Remember and honour, the WHRDs no longer with us - by artist Vienna Rye .
Abby was a pioneering feminist, human-rights activist and former Canadian epidemiologist.Read more >
Amal was a prominent politician and parliamentarian in Libya. She was a faculty member at Benghazi University from 1995 until her death in 2017.Read more >
Ana was a strong advocate of women’s rights and worked with women in grassroots networks to those in the private sector. She believed in building bridges across sectors. Read more >
Anna grew up in Lewes, Sussex (UK), she spent much of her time defending the marginalised and under-privileged, attending anti-fascist rallies.Read more >
Asma was a leading Pakistani rights activist, fearless critic of the military’s interference in politics and a staunch defender of the rule of law.Read more >
Barin was a member of the all-women fighting unit of the Kurdish People’s Protection Unit (YPG). She was killed while on active duty. Read more >
Benoîte was a French journalist, writer, and feminist activist. She published more than 20 novels as well as many essays on feminism.Read more >
Carmen had a long career advocating for women’s rights both in NGOs and within the United Nations (UN) system.Read more >
Carmen was instrumental in supporting women’s involvement in the construction industry in Jamaica.Read more >
Deborah was the Chief Communication and Engagement Officer at the Women’s Funding Network (WFN). Read more >
Diakite was actively involved in advocating for women in political and public life in Mali.Read more >
Dora was a globally acclaimed pharmacist and community leader. Her revolutionary work created a paradigm shift in the Nigerian public service.Read more >
Known as “Mama Efua ”, her work to end Female Genital Mutilation helped bring international attention and action to end the practice.Read more >
Elisa was the coordinator for the human rights organization Karapatan in Negros Oriental Province in the Philippines.Read more >
Florence was a disability rights activist who worked with several disabled women’s organizations in Uganda.Read more >
Guadalupe was an environmental activist involved in the fight against crime in Cherán, Mexico.Read more >
Jacqueline was a pioneering Malian/ Burkinabe feminist, nationalist and educator.Read more >
Janette ’s intolerance of injustice and commitment to standing up for people’s rights led her to work for sexual and reproductive health and rights.Read more >
Juana was one of the founders and Board Member of Red de Mujeres Ixiles de Nebaj, an Indigenous women’s rights organization, member of IM-Defensoras.Read more >
Juana was an Indigenous Mayan Ixil, professional nurse and coordinator of the Farmers’ Development Committee, in Guatemala.Read more >
Kagendo was an African feminist artist, and filmmaker. She dedicated over 20 years to advocate for the rights and dignity of African LGBTIQ and gender non conforming people.Read more >
Kate had a lifelong passion for women’s rights and gender equality and dedicated her career to fighting inequality and making the world a more compassionate place.Read more >
Lara was a well-known and loved radio DJ on Motsweding FM in South Africa. She worked hard to shine a light on LGBTI issues.Read more >
Laura was a leading activist and lawyer who campaigned fearlessly for the decriminalisation of sex work in Ireland.Read more >
Leticia was a Ugandan lawyer and judge.. She was the first Ugandan woman to hold the position of Chief Magistrate.Read more >
Liliana was a teacher, a weaver, and a well recognized writer. Her feminism was expressed in the diverse, rich and strong women voices in her writing.Read more >
Born in 1928, Marceline worked as an actress, a screenwriter, and a director. She was also a holocaust survivor. Read more >
Madiha was a prominent Professor of Sociology who actively engaged with civil society as an advocate for women’s rights in the Arab region.Read more >
María was recognized globally for her extraordinary leadership in the disability community.Read more >
Most of María ’s life was devoted to incorporating a feminist and gender perspective in institutional and organizational work, and capacity building in Latin America. Read more >
Mariam was a staunch critic of militarization in Moro communities, and consistently denounced aerial bombardment and encampment in the Philippines.Read more >
Marielle was a Brazilian politician, feminist, and human rights activist. She was an outspoken critic of police brutality and extrajudicial killings.Read more >
An expert on social development and anthropologist by training, Mary was best known as a pioneer in the battle against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).Read more >
Mona was an economist and an independent consultant on gender and development issues.Read more >
Mridula was a strong advocate for the advancement for women’s health at a time when the topic of women’s sexual and reproductive health were considered taboo in Fiji.Read more >
Nadine was a role model to many for her work supporting women and the most vulnerable in her community in Madagascar.Read more >
With a legal career spanning more than 30 years, Oby was known across Africa and around the world as a champion for gender justice and human rights.Read more >
Olivia was the spiritual leader of the Shipibo Konibo peoples. She was an active defender of the cultural and environmental rights of her people. Read more >
Ottilie was a Namibian feminist activist, educator and politician. Throughout her life, she argued for the right to argue, think, contest, and demand. Read more >
Peni was a radical feminist philosopher, poet, writer, playwright and songwriter. She was the first coordinator for the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement.Read more >
Razan was a 21-year-old volunteer medic in Palestine. She was shot in an effort to reach a casualty.Read more >
Riham was a lawyer and activist committed to monitoring rights violations in Yemen. She worked to supply civilians trapped by Houthi militias with food and water.Read more >
Rocky showed inspirational leadership and direction in working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Brotherboy and Sistergirl (LGBTIQBBSG) youth at risk.Read more >
From a young age Samira opposed all forms of despotism, particularly vis-a-vis the authoritarian regime of Bashar al-Asad in which she lived. Read more >
Shireen was an inspiration to many feminists in Fiji and a powerful ally to the women’s movement. She advocated tirelessly for gender equality locally and regionally.Read more >
So'oalo was a fervent human rights advocate, especially pertaining to the rights of the LGBTQI community in the Pacific.Read more >
Stella worked on violence against children, and worked to strengthen the capacities of grassroots organizations addressing gender-based violence.Read more >
Su’ad was a strong advocate of women’s and children’s rights, and was the head of Al-Weed Al-Alaiami - an Iraqi human rights organisation.Read more >
Sue was an artist, activist and teacher from the USA. As a lesbian feminist, she created art for women, about women.Read more >
Teresia was a fearless advocate who worked closely with feminist groups in Fiji.Read more >
Ursula was an American novelist who worked mainly in the genres of fantasy and science fiction.Read more >
Winnie (Ma’Winnie) has been described as a “militant firebrand activist” who fought the apartheid regime in South Africa.Read more >
Zita was a women’s rights activist who defended the rights of rural women in Greater Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo.Read more >
The physical, sexual and online abuse that has become a part of the journalists ' daily work lives should never be normalized.Read more >
