Dr Danielle Allen
Dr. Danielle Allen emerged from humble beginnings to become a leading voice in academia and activism
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Leila Ahmed
Egyptian scholar, writer and women’s rights activist
Jean Augustine
The first woman of African descent elected to Canada’s House of Commons, and to be appointed to the Cabinet
Juana Ramirez
Known as Juana “La Avanzadora,” or Juana “The Advancer” in English for her valiant efforts and leadership on the frontlines of the fight against colonial rule in Venezuela.
Marielle Franco
Brazilian politician and activist for women’s rights, human rights and LGBT rights
Dr Dora Akunyili
Director-General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) of Nigeria from 2001 to 2008
Eunice Hunton Carter
One of New York’s first female African-American lawyers and one of the first African-American prosecutors in the United States.
Doria Shafik
Eminent Egyptian feminist
Siza Khwela
South African chemical engineer
Charlotte E Ray
The first African-American woman to become a lawyer in the U.S.