Originally from Beirut, Lebanon, Noura was raised in the Bay Area and has long been engrossed with issues regarding gender equality and social justice. Noura holds a B.A. in Political Science and English from Notre Dame de Namur University. As an undergraduate, Noura focused her studies on International Relations and Multilateral Diplomacy, spent a … [Read more...] about Noura Bou Zeid
Susan Fernández
Susan Fernández is a graduate of the College of William & Mary where she majored in Music with a focus on piano and conducting. Most recently, Susan worked at the University of San Francisco in the Division of Student Life as assistant to the vice provost of student life, and previous roles have included support roles in communications and human … [Read more...] about Susan Fernández
2019 WOMEN’S MARCH
Join Global Fund for Women and other activists and get loud for women’s human rights by participating in the 2019 Women’s March! The Women’s March is a global movement to unify and empower everyone who stands for human rights, civil liberties, and social justice for all. We stand together in solidarity for the protection of our rights, our safety, … [Read more...] about 2019 WOMEN’S MARCH
Self-Care and Sustaining Activism: Infographic
What keeps activists and women human rights defenders going? Collective and self-care are key. Explore our infographic to learn more about self-care and hear about how we can apply lessons from the women on the front lines of defending human rights to keeping our own activism strong and healthy. The post Self-Care and Sustaining Activism: … [Read more...] about Self-Care and Sustaining Activism: Infographic
Self-care from the frontlines: Women human rights defenders on how they stay motivated to keep fighting
Women human rights defenders are at the forefront of advancing rights. They mobilize to create more just and less violent societies—and often at great cost. As a group they face attacks, death threats, travel bans, and surveillance. Their safety and the safety of their families is often at risk. 44 were killed just last year. Yet they keep … [Read more...] about Self-care from the frontlines: Women human rights defenders on how they stay motivated to keep fighting