Inspiring Thursday: Feride Acar
Prof. Dr. Feride Ayşe Acar is a Turkish scholar and professor, who served as an international consultant for many institutions on women’s right and gender … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Tawakkol Karman
Tawakkul Karman, is a Yemeni women’s rights activist who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for her role in leading a pro-democracy protest movement, … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Silvia Federici
“Silvia Federici’s work embodies an energy that urges us to rejuvenate struggles against all types of exploitation and, precisely for that reason, her work produces … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Elif Shafak
“Many women are demanding equality, demanding justice. They want to build their own lives, build a better future for their children. But this shift in … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Women fighting against the Nazi Regime
“It was only thanks to the women’s movement that the women members of the resistance came back into focus.” On Tuesday, 8 May 1945, when … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Hajer Sharief
Hajer Sharief is a Libyan peace and human rights activist. She founded “Together We Build It”, to promote the building of peace in Libya and … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Semra Ertan
“I want foreigners not only to have the right to live like human beings, but also to have the right to be treated like human … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Argelia Laya
“Lucharemos por nuestros derechos y los de nuestra patria, porque el problema de la igualdad de la mujer es el problema de la liberación de … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Nawal al-Saadawi
“Danger has been a part of my life ever since I picked up a pen and wrote. Nothing is more perilous than truth in a … read article
Inspiring Thursday: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Of course, I am the first democratically elected woman president in Africa, and that raises a lot of expectations. Because I represent the aspirations of … read article
