Most of us are probably scrambling around last minute to come up with the perfect gift to express our gratitude… Read More »
From Congo and Kenya to Burma and Colombia, rape is used as a weapon to humiliate people and tear apart… Read More »
As we honour women worldwide today, the Laureates of the Nobel Women’s Initiative issued a statement in support of the… Read More »
Today is International Women’s Day! Honour this day by taking action to support women worldwide. Here are a few ideas… Read More »
Via our friends at Avaaz: On February 23rd, Europe could pass a directive that would introduce strict pollution controls and… Read More »
Update, February 3rd, 2012: Norma Andrade has been attacked again, this time outside her home. She is currently in hospital…. Read More »
Guatemalan human rights defender Norma Cruz – leader of the women’s rights organization ‘Survivors’ Foundation’ (Fundación Sobrevivientes) – has received… Read More »
In May 2006, Mexican police responded with violence to protests in the San Salvador Atenco, killing two people, injuring many… Read More »
Victoria & Nenetzin are step-sisters whose parents (Eva and Marcial) are activists who have disappeared. Watch their story (in Spanish). … Read More »
Listen to Jody speak about the importance of activism.
It’s the little things citizens do. That’s what will make the difference. My little thing is planting trees.
Wangari Maathai
This world’s not going to change unless we are willing to change ourselves.
Rigoberta Menchú Tum