Women

“Everyone contributes according to his resources and receives according to his needs.” - French healtcare system’s slogan.

The Fukushima disaster has brought a powerful new demographic to Japan’s anti-nuclear movement: mothers.

“How can we empower the people who are actually affected by the issues to be the spokespeople?” – Deborah James

Throughout the world, women are working to make peace in areas torn by war and resource conflicts. Sometimes this means creating a peace zone, a space of safety in the midst of violence. In other places, women are at the forefront of efforts to end national or regional conflicts.

The late poet was a patriot who wrestled for the soul of her country.

"As activists, we commemorate this as a day of struggle, a day to make our voices heard until someone pays attention and helps provide solutions to our problems," said Haitian activist Rachelle Fondechaine.