Every day, extraordinary women are making waves in the pursuit of global gender equalitry and social change that benefits us all. Each week, Women's Voices Now features the women who are making those waves around the world. We aim to inspire our audicences through these stories and to let those women making waves know that we are watching and following their example!
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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 »
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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 »
Dominique Brown’s Legacy: Championing Women’s Empowerment in the Disney Universe

Dominique Brown’s Legacy: Championing Women’s Empowerment in the Disney Universe

Dominique Brown’s Legacy: Championing Women’s Empowerment in the Disney Universe. On December 5, 2024, the world lost Dominique Brown—a Senior Design Manager at The Walt Disney Company and a passionate advocate for inclusivity. Her work wentRead More »
Evan Rachel Wood Wins Defamation Case Against Marilyn Manson.

Evan Rachel Wood Wins Defamation Case Against Marilyn Manson

Evan Rachel Wood Wins Defamation Lawsuit Against Marilyn Manson. Marilyn Manson’s long-running defamation lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood has come to an end, marking a significant moment in the ongoing battle for justice in cases ofRead More »
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16 Days of Activism: When Silencing Women’s Voices Speaks Louder Than Words

16 Days of Activism: When Silencing Women’s Voices Speaks Louder Than Words. Just before Thanksgiving, Occidental College’s Friday Feminist Film Series featured a screening and panel tackling sexual violence. Amid the 16 Days of Activism, theRead More »
Women in California Legislature - Breaking New Records

Women in California Legislature: Breaking New Records in Sacramento

Women in California Legislature: Breaking New Records. In California, women are making history with a record number of seats in the Legislature. As of December 2 (when lawmakers are sworn), women will hold 59 out ofRead More »
The Vatican's Controversial Stance on Women's Rights at COP29

The Vatican’s Controversial Stance on Women’s Rights at COP29

The Vatican's Controversial Stance on Women's Rights at COP29. At COP29, the Vatican opposed a resolution that sought to extend global support for women disproportionately affected by climate change. The proposal included financial aid and resourcesRead More »
Marilyn Vos Savant - The Woman Who Solved What Others Couldn't

Marilyn Vos Savant: The Woman Who Solved What Others Couldn’t

Marilyn Vos Savant: The Woman Who Solved What Others Couldn't. Marilyn Vos Savant's name often sparks curiosity. Known for her record-breaking IQ and a high-profile mathematical controversy, her life story is one of extraordinary intellect, resilience,Read More »
A Journey of Hope Film Review: Breaking The Silence on Menstruation in Kenya

A Journey With A Hope Film Review: Breaking The Silence on Menstruation in Kenya

Film Review. A Journey With A Hope: Breaking the Silence on Menstruation in Kenya. "How one girl’s tragic story illuminates the urgent need for menstrual education and mental health advocacy." By Rachel Robles The Film. TheRead More »
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Film Review: The Fight for Women’s Reproductive Rights in El Salvador

Film Review: The Fight for Women's Reproductive Rights in El Salvador. "In a world where women's rights are criminalized, three women’s stories ignite a movement for change."By Rachel Robles The Film. https://youtu.be/8ppIoygsDy4 The Film Review. EnRead More »
Breaking Chains: Chief Theresa Kachindamoto's Stand Against Child Marriage.

Breaking Chains: Chief Theresa Kachindamoto’s Stand Against Child Marriage

Breaking Chains: A Chief’s Stand Against Child Marriage. Child marriage devastates young girls, but in Malawi, Chief Theresa Kachindamoto AKA Chief “Terminator” has become a fierce protector of their futures. By opposing this cruel practice, sheRead More »

Iranian Student Ahou Daryaei’s Protest Against Hijab Enforcement

Ahou Daryaei's Protest: What You Need to Know. In defiance of Iran's hijab laws, 30-year-old Tehran student Ahou Daryaei removed her clothing on campus after a clash with university security, igniting outrage and highlighting the fightRead More »
Menopausal women Struggles to Survive

Menopausal women: Struggles to Survive

Menopausal Women: Struggles to Survive. Though the end of the menstrual cycle may seem like a blessing to many minds, on the flip side, it can be a curse because it regulates the flow of manyRead More »
Voices Unheard: The Taliban’s War on Afghan Women’s Freedom.​

Voices Unheard: The Taliban’s War on Afghan Women’s Freedom

Voices Unheard: The Taliban’s War on Afghan Women’s Freedom. A look into the devastating impact of Taliban rule on Afghan women’s rights, from bans on education and public expression to the resilient defiance of those strivingRead More »
Ponca tribe: Nature is a sacred thing to love and to respect, not to destroy.

Ponca Tribe: Nature Is a Sacred Thing to Love and To Respect, Not to Destroy

Nature Is a Sacred Thing to Love and To Respect, Not to Destroy. Determined to save the sacred land they have inhabited for years, the people of Ponca tribe strive to save their environment from industrialRead More »
Empowered Women, Empower Women: The Female Athletes who Dominated the 2024 Paris Olympics

Empowering Women: Top Female Athletes of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Top Female Athletes of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Paris 2024 showcased historic moments for women in sports, highlighting their athletic achievements and mutual support. These female athletes demonstrated unity and empowerment, setting a powerful example onRead More »
Unveiling Injustice: Women's Exclusion from Global Peace Talks and Decision-Making

Unveiling Injustice: Women’s Exclusion from Global Peace Talks and Decision-Making

Unveiling Injustice: Women's Exclusion from Global Peace Talks and Decision-Making. The Taliban's exclusion of women from recent UN talks in Afghanistan highlights a global problem: women's absence from peace processes. This practice undermines sustainable peace andRead More »
Pink in Power - - Claudia Sheinbaum

Pink in Power: Claudia Sheinbaum’s Historic Rise to Mexico’s Presidency

Pink in Politics. The future of Mexico’s government will be led by their first female president. Celebrating this massive victory for women in politics and seeing what the future holds for their country. By Sage Fernandez Read More »
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