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!
Moms Helping Moms: A Grassroots Movement Bringing Relief to Families Displaced by Wildfires

Moms Helping Moms: Bringing Relief to Families Displaced by Wildfires

Moms Helping Moms: Bringing Relief to Families Displaced by Wildfires As wildfires continue to devastate southern California, countless families are left grappling with the loss of their homes and a sense of stability. Among the chaos,Read More »
Women's Rights in Syria Under Threat as New Government Enforces Oppression

Women’s Rights in Syria Under Threat as New Government Enforces Oppression

Women's Rights in Syria Under Threat as New Government Enforces Oppression. The fall of Syria’s Assad regime offers hope for a new beginning, but the future of women's rights in Syria remains uncertain. For Syrian women,Read More »
Hailey Gates’ Atropia: A Satirical Take on Love and War - 3 Women Directors to Watch at The 2025 Sundance Film Festival

2025 Sundance Film Festival: 3 Inspiring Women Directors to Watch

Inspiring Women Directors to Watch at The 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Sundance Film Festival has long been a launchpad for visionary filmmakers, and this year is no different. With women directors leading the charge, the 2025Read More »
Kurdish Women Activists Demand Immediate Reversal of Pakhshan Azizi’s Death Sentence

Kurdish Activists Demand Immediate Reversal of Pakhshan Azizi’s Death Sentence

Pakhshan Azizi: The Kurdish Activist Fighting for Justice Pakhshan Azizi's name has become a symbol of resilience and courage in the face of adversity. A Kurdish-Iranian human rights activist, Azizi’s life story is one of unwaveringRead More »
Microfeminism: The Next Big Thing in Fighting the Patriarchy - KylaBorg

Microfeminism: The Next Big Thing in Fighting the Patriarchy

Microfeminism: The Next Big Thing in Fighting the Patriarchy Have you ever addressed female colleagues first in meetings or shut down manspreading on the subway? If so, you’ve engaged in microfeminism—small yet significant actions to upliftRead More »
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Gisèle Pelicot Trial Verdict: A Feminist Reckoning That Shook France

Gisèle Pelicot: A Feminist Reckoning That Shook France The courtroom in Avignon fell silent as the judge delivered the momentous verdict: Dominique Pelicot, 72, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for orchestrating the repeated rapeRead More »
WHEN ONE WOMAN'S COURAGE PUT 51 RAPISTS ON TRIAL

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 »
16 Days of Activism - When Silencing Women’s Voices Speaks Louder Than Words2

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 »
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