Herstory

May 2019

Activism Woman of the week

Nadia Murad, Human Rights Activist and First Iraqi and Yazidi to be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize

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May 29, 2019

Nadia Murad is a Yazidi human rights activist working to help victims of sexual abuse and violence, a passion which came as a result of her captivity by the…

Politics Woman of the week

Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopia’s First Female President

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May 22, 2019

Named the 97th most powerful woman in 2018 by Forbes, Sahle-Work Zewde is the current President of Ethiopia, the first female in the history of the country to hold…

Activism Woman of the week

Malala Yousafzai, Activist for Children, Activist for Women’s Rights

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May 15, 2019

Malala Yousafzai represents a voice for children and women in terms of their rights, especially in relation to education. Born in 1997, Malala started at the age of 11…

Politics Woman of the week

Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund

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May 8, 2019

Christine Lagarde is a French lawyer and politician, and currently the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). She is the first female to hold that position since…

Philanthropy Woman of the week

Melinda Gates, Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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May 1, 2019

A look at the rate of extreme poverty, poor health and access to education around the world tells us that these are indeed serious issues that need attention. Melinda…