In February, as part of the FAWCO Global Issues Book Discussion, the Human Rights Team selected We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo. This is the story of 10-year-old Darling who escapes poverty in Zimbabwe and moves to America to live with her aunt. Her vision of a new paradise brings its own set of...
Since its founding, the International Women’s Writing Guild (IWWG) has championed the power of women’s voices, ensuring they are heard, celebrated and shared. In 2025, its anthology efforts align with the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This event is a call to action, reminding us of the power of storytelling to illuminate...
Since its founding, the International Women’s Writing Guild (IWWG) has championed the power of women’s voices, ensuring they are heard, celebrated and shared. In 2025, its anthology efforts align with the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This event is a call to...
It’s a 16-day international campaign aimed at challenging violence against women and girls. During the 16 Days of Activism, people around the world unite to raise awareness about eliminating gender-based violence, challenge discriminatory attitudes...
Since its founding, the International Women’s Writing Guild (IWWG) has championed the power of women’s voices, ensuring they are heard, celebrated and shared. In 2025, its anthology efforts align with the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This event is a call to action, reminding us of...
The New York Times reported in the summer of 2025 that Razia Jan, an Afghan-born US citizen, had died at 81 years old. I had no idea who she was, so I researched her life. After my research, I consider Ms. Jan a “Shero” (she-hero) for human rights and education.
Razia Jan was...