Spotlights

Meet More Changemakers!

There are many ways to make a difference for women’s rights. We are shining the spotlight on courageous individuals, creative initiatives and dynamic organizations from around the world whose work for women’s empowerment is not yet widely known but is making a real and immediate difference in women’s lives.

List of Anti-Racism Resources

List of Anti-Racism Resources

As we, as a society, continue to learn, listen and speak out against racism, here is an updated list of resources: books, films, documentaries for kids and adults.

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Issue 6

Tackling Uganda’s Period Poverty One Sanitary Pad At A Time

Tackling Uganda’s Period Poverty One Sanitary Pad At A Time

Girls in Uganda often miss school when they are menstruating – the average is one to three days per month. Like Pauline, many feel ashamed due to the stigma attached to periods in Uganda – menstruating girls are often perceived as “unclean” and are even believed to have the power to stop crops from growing.

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Issue 5 (October 2016) Women and Health

India’s Mental Health Crisis

India’s Mental Health Crisis

India is currently suffering a mental health crisis. With only 43 government-run mental hospitals serving a population of 1.2 billion, resources are spread thin.

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Issue 4 (June 2016)

A Bright Future for Burundian Artisans

A Bright Future for Burundian Artisans

With over 80% of Burundians living on less than $1.45 and 45% of young people unemployed, the organization Kaz’O’zah Art, empowers Burundian women with sustainable livelihoods to support their families.

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Mighty Aphrodite

Mighty Aphrodite

Since the day when the first boat full of refugees landed on the shore in front of the Aphrodite Hotel on the Greek island of Lesvos over a year ago, Aphrodite Vati Mariola and her family have been immersed in the refugee crisis.

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Issue 3 (March 2016)

Issue 2 (November 2015)

From the Favelas to the Soccer Stadium

From the Favelas to the Soccer Stadium

Like many teenager girls, they love lipstick and navigate the teenage years with a daily dose of drama. However, thanks to an international program called Favela Street, these girls are able to become fit, tough and talented soccer players.

Changing the World one Film at a Time

Changing the World one Film at a Time

A worldwide youth video festival and contest is helping to provide a voice to girls and young women whose films act not only as creative expressions of their own realities and the oftentimes critical issues that they face.

Issue 1 (August 2015) Profiles of Valor: Israeli Women Activists tell their Stories

Ruth Colian

Ruth Colian

Founder of first Haredi Women’s Party, U’Bezchutan

Lihi Lapid

Lihi Lapid

Bestselling author; Journalist; Speaker on women’s issues

Anat Thon

Anat Thon

Lawyer for Social Justice; Coordinator of the Israel 1325 Project; Program Director at Itach-Maaki

Racheli Ibenboim

Racheli Ibenboim

Co-Founder of the First Hasidic Feminist Organization; Agent of Social Change

Rabbi Kinneret Shiryon

Rabbi Kinneret Shiryon

Feminist Spiritual Innovator; Community Leader; First Female Congregational Rabbi in Israel

Pnina Tamano

Pnina Tamano

Former Knesset Member for Yesh Atid; First Ethiopian-Israeli TV Presenter; Lawyer

Linor Abargil

Linor Abargil

Advocate Against Sexual Violence; Lawyer; Beauty Queen; Rape Survivor

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