The Nobel peace laureates of the Nobel Women’s Initiative strongly urge the Chinese government to release Liu Xia from custody. The widow of late Chinese Nobel peace laureate was last seen at her husband, Liu Xiaobo’s, burial. Her friends and family have not been able to contact her since then. This … [Read more...]
Release Liu Xia immediately: Laureates to Chinese authorities
We, the six women Nobel peace laureates of the Nobel Women's Initiative, strongly urge the Chinese government to release Liu Xia, the widow of the late Chinese Nobel peace laureate, Liu Xiaobo. Liu Xiaobo died of liver cancer after authorities denied him international medical treatment while a … [Read more...]
Charlottesville motivates more women to stand up
Women are coming together to stand in solidarity with the anti-racist protestors who were violently attacked by white nationalists in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 12. The Women’s March has worked with 16 different partners to mobilize 700 protests and vigils all over the United States. In … [Read more...]
Leaders of global women’s funds in Ottawa to talk funding
Last week the MATCH International Women’s Fund and the Nobel Women’s Initiative hosted Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro of the Global Fund for Women, and Theo Sowa of the African Women’s Development Fund. The women were in Ottawa, Canada to speak with Canadian civil society leaders and Global Affairs Canada … [Read more...]
Statement: Recognize mothers in prison on calendar of civic struggles
Iranian human rights organizations and the Nobel Women's Initiative are calling for the institution of a yearly 'Day for Mothers in Prison'. The groups say that the fundamental rights and needs of mothers who are imprisoned—such as access to their children—are not typically respected around the … [Read more...]
Nobel Women denounce Mexico’s surveillance of activists
The Nobel Women's Initiative has released a statement in response to the New York Times exposé revealing that spyware sold to the Mexican government - which was intended to monitor drug cartels, terrorists, and criminals - has been misused to monitor human rights defenders and other civil society … [Read more...]
Nobel Women call on Mexico to halt surveillance of activists
The Nobel Women’s Initiative calls on the Mexican government and President Peña Nieto to immediately end all cyber and other surveillance of activists, journalists, and lawyers. We strongly urge the Mexican government to conduct an independent and impartial investigation into the violation of these … [Read more...]
Meet Nimalka Fernando, Sri Lanka
"Women have borne the burden of the war, they have fought throughout their lives, and they have held the social fabric together. They must have a say in designing the new future for Sri Lanka." Nimalka Fernando is a lawyer and social activist. She is the president of the International Movement … [Read more...]
New Treaty Prohibiting Nuclear Weapons: A Step Towards Peace
On Friday the United Nations adopted the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons—122 states have signed on to this binding agreement. Activists are calling this a historic moment for disarmament. The Nobel Women’s Initiative has released a statement “[congratulating] the International Campaign … [Read more...]
Meet Tanya Henderson, USA
“For every 5% increase of women’s political representation in parliament, their country is five times less likely to engage in conflict when faced with international crisis. I am driven because I really want our world to be better, and for humanity to evolve.” Tanya Henderson is the Founder and … [Read more...]