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Take Action: Urge Your Government to Support Commission of Inquiry on Burma

Stand in solidarity with the women human rights defenders in Burma by  supporting their campaign for a United Nations General… Read More »

Support the Release of Activist Maryam Bahrman

Iranian Intelligence Officials continue to hold women’s rights defender Maryam Bahrman in prison under interrogation – despite an order for… Read More »

Stand in Solidarity with Passengers on Flotilla and People of Gaza

Israeli naval vessels seized control of the French flagged Dignite /Al Karama – the final remnant of the planned “Free… Read More »

Take Action: Demand Greece Allow Flotilla to Set Sail

Greece has banned all boats participating in Freedom Flotilla II from leaving port because of the security concerns posed by… Read More »

Take Action in Support of Activists Sailing to Gaza

The French boat, Dignity/Karama, left the port of I’ile Rousse in Corsica, France on Saturday, becoming the first of ten… Read More »

Be Part of Nuclear Abolition Day: June 25

Join us on June 25th, the international day of action to advocate for a treaty to ban all nuclear weapons.  … Read More »

Wish Daw Suu Kyi Happiness on Her Birthday

The six women Nobel Peace Laureates have sent a message to fellow Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi on her upcoming… Read More »

Ask the UN to Support the Safe Passage of the Freedom Flotilla II to Gaza

Four women Nobel Peace Laureates have sent an open letter calling on United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to support… Read More »

Condemn Sexual Assaults Against Prostesters in Iraq

Women protesters were molested and beaten by government-sponsored protesters in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square on Friday. The women were part of… Read More »

Women Taking Action

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Watch activist Yanar Mohammed talk about her work.

Laureates in Action

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Be inspired by Wangari Maathai’s story of the hummingbird.

Jody Activism Video

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