How Women-Led Movements Are Redefining Power

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November 15, 2016

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If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities.

- Maya Angelou -

How Women-Led Movements Are Redefining Power

Across the globe, a revolution is quietly occurring. Women's groups, networks, and individuals are fighting battles fiercely and valiantly, often in the face of discouragement and discrimination. While they might not always make the front page of the news, they are not going away, and their strength is growing. Dayamani Barla is a tribal journalist from Jharkhand, India, who led a movement to stop the world's largest steel company from displacing thousands of indigenous farming communities. Eriel Deranger has emerged as a powerful voice in Alberta, Canada, against tar sands, the world's largest industrial project. They and others like them, are agents of progress and ushers of peace. Proving that peaceful does not mean weak, and protest does not mean war. From championing human rights to protecting our planet, their big-picture goals are meaningful and truly matter. Here are some of their stories. { read more }

Be The Change

Send an e-mail to a woman who has made a difference in your life, either directly or indirectly. Thank her for the courage and inspiration to persevere. This Saturday, join an Awakin Call with Bonita Banducci on 'Harnessing the Talents and Contributions of Women'. Details and RSVP info here. { more }

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