We just uploaded the profile of Bessie Jones and Mable Hillery from the US. They were both active in civil rights movement and devoted themselves to education and preservation of African American history and culture. Please read their story on our website.
Carol J. Pierce Colfer’s profile was uploaded to the website. Carol J. Pierce Colfer is an American anthropologist who wants to make the world a better place, especially in developing countries. Please read her story here.
Our volunteer Gabriele Grossenbacher just updated Shirin Banu’s story in Bangladesh. Shirin Banu, one of our 1000 PeaceWomen was politically active in fighting for human rights and women’s rights in Bangladesh. Let’s see how her life is after 10 years. Please read her updated story here.
We uploaded a new peace woman’s story from Afghanistan. Aqeela Asifi from Afghanistan is a teacher in an Afghan refugee camp in Pakistan. She had devoted herself to promoting Afghan refugee girls’ rights to education and educating the girls for 23 years. Please read her story here.
We just uploaded the story of Crystal Chow Ching and Fariba Ishrar to the WikiPeaceWomen website. Crystal Chow Ching is a young political commentator from Hong Kong with extensive experience in social advocacy, journalism and policy research. Her primary focuses are on sustainable development and promoting global citizenship. Please read her story […]
We just uploaded 9 profiles of Girl Rising team member, including Holly Gordon, Christina Lowery, Martha Adams, Samantha Wright, Kayce Freed Jennings, Samantha Adler, Cate Browning, Annie De Brock and Laura Roberts.
Sabriye Tenberken’s story written by Leslee Goodman was uploaded to WikiPeaceWomen website. Sabriye Tenberken from Germany is founder of Kanthari and Braille Without Borders. She puts a lot of efforts in the education for the blind not only in Tibet, but also from the rest of the world. Please read her story here.
Julia Butterfly Hill’s story was uploaded. Julia Butterfly Hill is an environmental activist from America. She successfully protected a tree called Luna from being cut by Pacific Lumber through tree-sitting and puts a lot of efforts on the practice and the promotion of environmental protection. Please read her story about what affected […]
Juni Kusumanto’s story was uploaded. Juni Kusumanto is an Indonesian-born artist from Netherlands. Her artworks focus on the concept of peace and nature. Please read her story here.
We just uploaded Ella Baker’s story to our website. Ella Baker was one of important civil rights and human rights activists in America. Please read her story about her involvement in social movements here.