Inspiring Thursday: Betty White
Not long before the world started to prepare for the leap into 2022, the United States lost one of its national icons. Often referred to … Read more
Terni, Italy: Ordinance inflicting barriers on women’s self-expression
Eye does not see, heart does not grieve (Italian proverb) In Terni, Umbria (Central Italy), the Mayor Leonardo Latini has issued an ordinance that has … Read more
Inspiring Thursday: Afghan Girls Robotics Team
Teenage girls from Afghanistan who won a variety of international competitions with their innovative robotics advancements are now considered “An example of hope, happiness, and … Read more
Inspiring Thursday: Helena Dalli
Today marks the day of the Gender Equality Index 2021 conference, an online event during which the European Institute for Gender Equality will reveal how … Read more
Inspiring Thursday: Natalia Gavrilița
On October 14, the parliament of the Republic of Moldova has ratified the Istanbul Convention, which is especially significant as the parliament is currently led … Read more
Inspiring Thursday: Maria Ressa
It has been all over the news this week: on October 8th, Maria Ressa was awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize together with fellow journalist … Read more
Inspiring Thursday: Francisca Van Dunem
Portuguese Minister of Justice, she made history by becoming the very first appointed cabinet minister of African descent. She worked as a public prosecutor in … Read more
Inspiring Thursday: Reem Alsalem
Appointed Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences by the UN Human Rights Council, Reem Alsalem started this three year position on … Read more
Inspiring Thursday: Anna Pavlovna Filosofova
Anna Pavlovna Filosofova is a prominent figure in the history of the Russian feminist movement. She was a pioneer women’s rights advocate and the underlying … Read more
Inspiring Thursday: Yu Chui Yee
Hong Kong-born Yu Chui Yee was diagnosed with bone cancer at age 11, resulting in the amputation of her left leg two years later. This … Read more
