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!
Vanessa Nakate - The Woman Who Amplified Africa's Voice in Climate Justice

Vanessa Nakate: The Woman Who Amplified Africa’s Voice in Climate Justice

Vanessa Nakate: The Woman Who Amplified Africa's Voice in Climate Justice. Vanessa Nakate’s name often sparks curiosity. Known for her solitary climate strikes in Uganda and a high-profile controversy at the World Economic Forum, her lifeRead More »
The Unfinished Conquest of the Indigenous Lands in Mexico - Banner

The Unfinished Conquest of the Indigenous Lands in Mexico

The Unfinished Conquest of the Indigenous Lands in Mexico. The discovery of the Americas by European explorers sparked a tragedy of violence and dispossession that has never truly ended. By Mirna Fahmy The Discovery Was aRead More »
Honor Violence: A Hidden War on Women

Honor Violence: A Hidden War on Women

Honor Violence: A Hidden War on Women Despite progress in education and the rise of women's rights movements advocating for freedom and autonomy, honor-based violence continues to destroy dreams and ambitions.By Mirna Fahmy Source: Stop HarassmentRead More »
The Syrian Civil War: Uprising, Conflict, and Global Refugee Crisis

The Syrian Civil War: Uprising, Conflict, and Global Refugee Crisis

The Syrian Civil War: Uprising, Conflict, and Global Refugee Crisis The revolution began as a cry for a better future—not the descent into a deadly civil war that would shatter the hopes of millions. By MirnaRead More »
Ananda Lewis: A Trailblazing Voice Silenced Too Soon

Sarasvati Ananda Lewis: A Trailblazing Voice Silenced Too Soon

Ananda Lewis: A Trailblazing Voice Silenced Too Soon. Ananda Lewis, the beloved television host and cultural icon who broke barriers as one of MTV's most influential VJs, passed away on June 11, 2025, at age 52Read More »
The Cost of Defiance: Sana Yousaf and the Horror of Honor Killings

The Cost of Defiance: Sana Yousaf and the Horror of Honor Killings

The Cost of Defiance: Sana Yousaf and the Horror of Honor Killings. The brutal murder of 17-year-old Sana Yousaf for rejecting unwanted advances exposes the deadly grip of ‘honor’ killings and the urgent need for justiceRead More »

Womb on Rent Film Review: A Surrogacy Documentary Exposing the Exploitation of Women in the Industry.

Womb on Rent Film Review. A surrogacy documentary exposing the exploitation of women in the industry. By Rachel Robles Film Review. “Womb on Rent uncovers the difficult realities of a woman’s struggle to survive in theRead More »
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Roots of Resistance: The Women Defending Their Land in Guinea-Bissau

Roots of Resistance: The Women Defending Their Land in Guinea-Bissau. Women in Guinea-Bissau are courageously leading protests against a foreign mining company, fighting to protect their land, environment, and communities from devastating harm. By: Donesha “Dana”Read More »
Juanita: A Story of Empowerment and Tradition

Mayan Midwife Juanita: A Story of Empowerment and Tradition

Juanita Film Review. Mayan Midwife Juanita is a beacon of hope and strength, a woman who redefines the boundaries of traditional and modern medicine through her work as a midwife, healer, and activist.By Rachel Robles FilmRead More »
Child Marriage: Girls Should Enjoy Their Childhood, Not Their Motherhood

Child marriage: Girls Should Enjoy Their Childhood, Not Their Motherhood

Child Marriage: Girls Should Enjoy Their Childhood, Not Their Motherhood. To get rid of the child’s responsibility amid all the straining economic circumstances the family is encountering, families tend to marry off their daughters at aRead More »
La Flor Settlers film review

La Flor Settlers Film Review. Rooted in Resilience: Stories from the Misiones Jungle

La Flor Settlers Film Review. Rooted in Resilience: Stories from the Misiones Jungle.By Rachel Robles Film Review. Nestled deep within the lush Misiones Jungle of northeastern Argentina, La Flor Settlers offers a visually poignant exploration ofRead More »
Moroccan Women's Strides: Empowerment Through Education

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 - WOMEN: IN ALL THEIR SHAPES AND FORMS

11th Annual Women’s Voices Now Film Festival

11th Annual Women’s Voices Now Online 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. FilmRead More »
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