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Inspiring Thursday: Betty White
Not long before the world started to prepare for the leap into 2022, the United States lost one of its national icons. Often referred to as the ‘First Lady of Television’, Betty White was an American actress and comedian who reached the age of 99. Her career spanned more than 8 decades with her most …
The power of activism – Irene Zeilinger
As part of our campaign for this year’s 16 days of activism, we have been interviewing a number of women’s rights activists in order to showcase their work and their values in both written and recorded form. Today, we dive into the world of Irene Zeilinger, Austrian-born founder and current International Affairs Officer of Garance …
The power of activism – Birgit Wolf
As part of our campaign for this year’s 16 days of activism, we have been interviewing a number of women’s rights activists in order to showcase their work and their values in both written and recorded form. Today, we dive into the world of Birgit Wolf, counsellor at the Frauenhelpline gegen Gewalt (Women’s helpline against …
Inspiring Thursday: Daria Serenko
Prominent Russian Feminist activist is currently under fire from the extremist groups attacking her online because of Daria’s social media publication supporting migrants. The xenophobic alliance is sending Daria numerous death threats, and the community has also leaked Serenko’s personal information, including her address and phone number. Daria mentions that this is not the first …
Inspiring Thursday: Patricia Espinosa
For the past two weeks, the news has been filled with COP26 – the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, hosted by the United Kingdom in Glasgow, Scotland from the 31st of October until the 12th of November. At the top table of these talks are a lot of men, and only …
Inspiring Thursday: Afghan Girls Robotics Team
Teenage girls from Afghanistan who won a variety of international competitions with their innovative robotics advancements are now considered “An example of hope, happiness, and a sense of pride for the Afghan community” by many. The team consists of 20 individuals aged 12-18 who have been working together on projects later exhibited in North America …
Inspiring Thursday: Helena Dalli
Today marks the day of the Gender Equality Index 2021 conference, an online event during which the European Institute for Gender Equality will reveal how the European Union has scored on gender equality this year. Not only will the findings be presented, but there will also be a discussion between decision-makers and experts on how …
Inspiring Thursday: Natalia Gavrilița
On October 14, the parliament of the Republic of Moldova has ratified the Istanbul Convention, which is especially significant as the parliament is currently led by the female prime minister Natalia Gavrilița. Although the motion had been met with opposition from the Socialist and Communist parties, the majority of the elected officials still voted in …
Inspiring Thursday: Maria Ressa
It has been all over the news this week: on October 8th, Maria Ressa was awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize together with fellow journalist Dmitri A Muratov. Who is she, apart from being one of few women in history to receive the prestigious prize, and what are her main goals and achievements? With years …
Inspiring Thursday: Francisca Van Dunem
Portuguese Minister of Justice, she made history by becoming the very first appointed cabinet minister of African descent. She worked as a public prosecutor in Lisbon, served in the Attorney General’s Office, and was a director of the Department of Investigation and Penal Action of Lisbon from 2001 until 2007. Van Dunem also was the …
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