The ongoing presence of U.S. military bases in Okinawa has sparked enduring struggles, yet it is also a story of unyielding resistance. While the history of American occupation has been marred by violence and disregard for local communities, Okinawan women have consistently led the charge in advocating for peace, justice, and security for all. Despite numerous challenges, these women have built powerful networks of solidarity that continue to inspire global efforts toward a demilitarized future.
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How Women Ended Liberia’s Civil War: Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace
By 2003, the Liberian Civil War had been raging for 14 years, over 200,000 people had died and one in three people had been displaced. Originally founded in 1822, Liberia began as a colony for emancipated American slaves.
Toppling the Walls of Patriarchy and Militarism: The Women of Greenham Common
A fundamental tenet of civil disobedience, which entails deliberately violating the law as a means of exposing injustice, is encapsulated by the following phrase: “If you always do as you’re told, then you don’t ever change anything.” Roughly 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall—a physical representation of the regime that fell along with it—these words found their way into a documentary about a peace camp that played a critical role in ending the Cold War.
The Fight in Iran Continues
The first anniversary of Jina Amini’s death just passed. On September 13, 2022, a woman by the name of Jina Amini, also known as “Mahsa,” was arrested by Iran’s morality police for “improperly” wearing her hijab.
The Green Bandanna: A Universal Symbol
The green bandanna has recently become a universal symbol of abortion rights and solidarity. This symbol’s journey began in Argentina, traveled across Latin America, and reached all corners of the world.
The History of the Women’s Rights Movement
The article examines the history of the protests women and others have used to gain gender equality legally and politically. It focuses on the nonviolent tactics they used that eventually led to the passing of the 19th Amendment.
Juno Frankie Pierce: The Untold Story of a Southern Suffragist
Juno Frankie Pierce, more well-known as Frankie Pierce, was born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1864. She was the daughter of Frank Seay, a freedman, and Nellie Seay, a former slave to Colonel Robert Allen, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Overturning of Roe v. Wade and the Role of Activism for the Future
Since the decision of Roe v Wade in 1973, many cases narrowed the scope of this decision but never overturned it completely. This all changed in May 2022 when a draft of a majority opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito, was leaked to political news sources.
Relentless Prudence – How Prudencia Ayala Challenged Salvadoran Gender Roles Decades Before Women Could Vote
To be prudent does not mean to be timid. While prudence is often regarded as synonymous with caution, it also signifies wisdom, thriftiness, and foresight. Prudencia Ayala possessed all three, and she was anything but timid.