“Gloria: In Her Own Words” — A Life in Activism
Repeatedly referenced as a “feminist icon,” Steinem often functions as a blank slate upon which others imprint their own anxieties, appreciation, disapproval or angry resentments.
“The Whistleblower:” Amplifying the Reality of Human Trafficking
The story’s trajectory follows Kathryn Bokovac from her discovery of trafficking corruption, complicity, and cover-ups through her efforts to report her findings—despite files of evidence disappearing and witness tampering.
Yanar Mohammed—Iraqi Women’s Vigilant Champion
Mohammed demands parity for women with the men of Iraq and promotes secular and human rights, earning her the antagonism of Islamic fundamentalists—who have threatened her life.
“Every Mother Counts” – Fighting Maternal Mortality
Maternal health is considered a benchmark of how a country’s health care measures up.
Liberia’s Leymah Gbowee Talks Maternal Health through Peace
Gbowee said, “You can’t talk about maternal mortality without looking at the implications of peace and conflict.”
Women in the World: Stories and Solutions Summit 2011
Dr. Nawal El Saadawi told the rapt crowd proudly, “I was a feminist when I was a child.”
A New Look at the Older Vagina
In the 21st century, women demanding information about their changing bodies shouldn’t have to encounter obstacles.
What Women Need to Know About Breast Density
Dr. Rhodes understood that for women with dense breast tissue, “the mammogram doesn’t work well at all.”
Sexual Trafficking in Israel
On the buying of sex, Sakow said, “Where there’s men, there’s trafficking. It has nothing to do with religion.”
Human Rights and Sex Trafficking: A Film Forum
For every person who views a documentary, there is an exponential effect. They talk about it, they write about it, and sometimes they turn activist.”
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