As Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on, another battle is unfolding—led not on the frontlines, but in exile, in underground networks, and across global advocacy spaces. Three Indigenous women activists from Russia—Zarema Gasanova, Victoria Maladaeva, and Viliuia Choinova—have emerged as bold voices of resistance. From Dagestan, Buryatia, and the Republic of Sakha, they are challenging […]
In recent months, Bangladesh has found itself at a critical juncture in the fight for gender equality. What once seemed like forward momentum is now meeting increasing resistance from conservative and religious factions. At the center of this unfolding crisis is Dr. Zobaida Nasreen, a prominent academic from Dhaka University and an influential voice in
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In the wake of Mahsa (Jina) Amini’s death in September 2022, Iran entered a transformative era. Women across the country, galvanized by grief, anger, and decades of oppression, ignited a nationwide movement for dignity, autonomy, and radical change. What followed was not just a protest—it was an awakening. One that continues to ripple through homes,
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In a historic gathering at Sarajevo’s City Hall, more than 100 participants from over 20 countries came together for the international conference titled “From Gender Justice to Sustainable Peace: A Vision for the Next 25 Years.” The two-day event marked pivotal anniversaries—30 years since the Beijing Declaration and 25 years since United Nations Security Council
When crisis strikes, women and girls are often the first to suffer—but they are also the first to rise. Across the globe, women are not waiting for change; they are creating it. From defending refugee rights to leading climate action and standing up to oppressive regimes, these 12 women activists are shaping a safer, more
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Four imprisoned Iranian women activists have issued a powerful letter from inside Tehran’s Evin Prison, condemning Israeli military strikes on Iran and warning against relying on foreign powers for political change. Golrokh Ebrahimi Iraee, Verisheh Moradi, Sakineh Parvaneh, and Reyhaneh Ansarinejad released the statement through the pro-Kurdish Firat News Agency. Their message comes at a
