Srishti Bakshi Wins ‘Changemaker’ Award at UN
Srishti Bakshi Wins ‘Changemaker’ Award at UN. Srishti Bakshi, a women’s rights activist from India, received the ‘Changemaker’ award for “confronting gender-based violence.”By Erin Pedersen Action Against Gender-Based Violence. A women’s rights activist from India, SrishtiRead More »
Megan Piphus is Sesame Street’s First Black Female Puppeteer
Megan Piphus is Sesame Street's First Black Female Puppeteer. In September 2021, Megan Piphus Peace was cast in Sesame Street playing the role of Gabrielle, a 6-year-old puppet. In 52 years of the show airing, sheRead More »
Afghan Women Making Waves #2
Afghan Women Making Waves. It's been one year since the Taliban gained control of Afghanistan. Their presence has affected women's rights in many ways. Forcing them to take desperate measures to survive. Learn more about women inRead More »
5 Things You Need to Know About Protests Prompted by Mahsa Amini’s Death
Mahsa Amini's Death: What You Need To Know. 22-year-old Mahsa Amini was arrested in Tehran for "improperly" wearing her hijab. She died in police custody on September 16th, 2022.By Erin Pedersen What happened? 22-year-old Mahsa AminiRead More »
Afghan Women Making Waves
Afghan Women Making Waves. It's been one year since the Taliban gained control of Afghanistan. Their presence has affected women's rights in many ways. Forcing them to take desperate measures to survive. Learn more about women inRead More »
Martha Koome Appointed as Kenya’s First Female Supreme Court Chief Justice
Martha Koome: Kenya's First Female Supreme Court Chief Justice. In August 2022, Martha Koome was given the role of Kenya's most senior judge for the presidential election. She is the first woman to be appointed asRead More »
