Moroccan Women’s Strides: Empowerment Through Education
Moroccan Women's Strides: Empowerment Through Education. Moroccan women strive hard amid many social constraints and economic instabilities to enhance their income and lives. By Mirna Fahmy Source: Adobe Stock Source: Maroc Mama Low Female Employment Rates.Read More »
11th Annual Women’s Voices Now Film Festival
11th Annual Women’s Voices Now Film Festival. We are proud to screen 39 films, representing 22 countries. To learn more about this year’s festival selection, click here. Women: In All Their Shapes and Forms. Film ViewingRead More »
The Gender Wage Gap Is Widening—And Excuses Are Running Out
The Gender Wage Gap Is Widening—And Excuses Are Running Out. For decades, women have fought for equal pay, but recent data shows that progress is slipping backward. The wage gap, which had been inching toward parity,Read More »
Zero Tolerance Now: Ending FGM in 2025
Zero Tolerance Now: Ending FGM in 2025. On February 6, 2025, the world observes the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)—a day to confront a practice that harms over 230 million girlsRead More »
The Feminine Strength of Mani Ratnam’s Films
The Feminine Strength of Mani Ratnam’s Films. Mani Ratnam, a celebrated Indian filmmaker known for his profound impact on cinema, has consistently crafted narratives that highlight the strength and complexity of female characters. His films areRead More »
President Julius Maada Bio’s Vision for Gender Equality in Sierra Leone
President Julius Maada Bio’s Vision for Gender Equality in Sierra Leone. Since taking office in April 2018, President Julius Maada Bio has led Sierra Leone through transformative economic and social reforms aimed at fostering sustainable developmentRead More »
Kurdish Women in Rojava: A Beacon of Equality Under Threat
Kurdish Women in Rojava: A Beacon of Equality Under Threat. While American women face eroding autonomy, Kurdish women in Rojava (North and East Syria) have forged a society where gender equality, ecology, and grassroots democracy thrive—evenRead More »
The Women’s Revolution in Rojava: A Feminist Model Under Siege
The Women's Revolution in Rojava: A Feminist Model Under Siege. Women’s resilience and leadership shine in every corner of the world, and the Kurdish women in Rojava, North and East Syria, embody this spirit. Their fightRead More »
Film Review. A Schedule for Change: Shining a Light on Gender Inequality in Schools
Film Review. A Schedule for Change: Shining a Light on Gender Inequality in Schools. Through powerful narratives and stop-motion animation, A Schedule for Change exposes the silent struggles of young women navigating gender inequality in today'sRead More »
Film Review. Domino Effect: The Power of Holding Space and Reclaiming Identity
Film Review. Domino Effect: The Power of Holding Space and Reclaiming Identity. It’s like living in different facades—you can never really be who you are.By Rachel Robles The Film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H27OfCimF4 The Film Review. Domino Effect isRead More »
Moms Helping Moms: Bringing Relief to Families Displaced by Wildfires
Moms Helping Moms: Bringing Relief to Families Displaced by Wildfires As wildfires continue to devastate southern California, countless families are left grappling with the loss of their homes and a sense of stability. Among the chaos,Read More »
Women’s Rights in Syria Under Threat as New Government Enforces Oppression
Women's Rights in Syria Under Threat as New Government Enforces Oppression. The fall of Syria’s Assad regime offers hope for a new beginning, but the future of women's rights in Syria remains uncertain. For Syrian women,Read More »
2025 Sundance Film Festival: 3 Inspiring Women Directors to Watch
Inspiring Women Directors to Watch at The 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Sundance Film Festival has long been a launchpad for visionary filmmakers, and this year is no different. With women directors leading the charge, the 2025Read More »
Kurdish Activists Demand Immediate Reversal of Pakhshan Azizi’s Death Sentence
Pakhshan Azizi: The Kurdish Activist Fighting for Justice Pakhshan Azizi's name has become a symbol of resilience and courage in the face of adversity. A Kurdish-Iranian human rights activist, Azizi’s life story is one of unwaveringRead More »
Microfeminism: The Next Big Thing in Fighting the Patriarchy
Microfeminism: The Next Big Thing in Fighting the Patriarchy Have you ever addressed female colleagues first in meetings or shut down manspreading on the subway? If so, you’ve engaged in microfeminism—small yet significant actions to upliftRead More »
Gisèle Pelicot Trial Verdict: A Feminist Reckoning That Shook France
Gisèle Pelicot: A Feminist Reckoning That Shook France The courtroom in Avignon fell silent as the judge delivered the momentous verdict: Dominique Pelicot, 72, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for orchestrating the repeated rapeRead More »
Gisèle Pelicot: The Woman Who Refused to Stay Silent
Gisèle Pelicot: The Woman Who Refused to Stay Silent. Gisèle Pelicot's story is one of unimaginable abuse, resilience, and a fight for justice that has awakened a movement. In the wake of a trial that exposedRead More »
A Song of Defiance: Parastoo Ahmadi’s Historic Concert in Iran
A Song of Defiance: Parastoo Ahmadi's Historic Concert in Iran In the heart of Iran, where the voice of a woman singing can be considered a crime, Parastoo Ahmadi staged a historic concert that resonated withRead More »
