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Women Rising XX:
Leaders Struggling with War

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

In this program, we profile two government leaders tackling the monumental problem of war –– Gambia’s Fatou Bensouda, Deputy Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court and retired Colonel Ann Wright, a former United States military leader and diplomat for the State Department.

Women Rising IV: Women as Religious Activists (encore)

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Three courageous women struggling with religious issues within their own religions and across religious lines.

Women Rising XIX: Masters of the Spoken Word

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

We profile two American masters of the spoken word; provoking, inspiring, and moving us to action. Eve Ensler, playwright of the hit ‘Vagina Monologues’ shares the innovative work of her organization, V-Day, and renowned storyteller, Diane Ferlatte, talks with us about using her art as an international bridge over cultural divides.

Women Rising XVIII: Rescuers of Wildlife

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Four women leaders work throughout the world, from Asia to Latin America to defend animal rights.

Women Rising XVII: Climate Change and Water

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

We profile two women activists taking on the global water crisis, warning us about the link between climate change and the loss of one of our most basic human requirements.

Women Rising XVI: Civil Disobedience and Resistance

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

In this program, we profile two international change-makers dedicated to nonviolent civil disobedience and resistance, Medea Benjamin and Saw Myat Mar.

Women Rising XV: World Health Activists

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

Prudence Mabele is a South African activist in the battle to contain HIV. Mary Pipher is an American psychologist and author confronting the American Psychological Association about its cooperation with the U.S. government in the use of torture.

Women Rising XIV: International Changemakers in the Arts

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

Women are gaining influence as leaders throughout the world, fighting for peace, justice, the environment and civil society. On this edition, we profile four artist activists from San Francisco, Haiti, Zimbabwe and India.

Women Rising XIII: Enterprising Women

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007

We profile four women entrepreneurs, bravely starting businesses where no one else has ventured and who are leading a worldwide grassroots movement to create micro-enterprise.

Women Rising IX: International Changemakers – Honoring Elder Women Activists (encore edition)

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007

This Women’s Desk program is a special collaboration with the Women Rising Radio Project, Lynn Feinerman and Crown Sephira Productions.

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