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Vivian Stromberg, a founder and later the executive director of Madre, an aid and human rights organization that supports women’s groups around the world, died on Sept. 24 at her home in Brooklyn. She was 74.

After reading about ISIS’ systematic use of rape, I recoiled. Even after decades as a women’s rights activist, I find that my mind can still reel at the levels of atrocity that women and girls endure. But this story is incomplete without mention of Iraqi and Syrian women’s resilience.

To show that your 20s aren't all that, we asked 30 incredible women to share just exactly why New York City is actually better as you get older — from mistakes they've made, lessons they've learned, and the advice they wish they'd had. See, getting older doesn't need to be so scary. In fact, it might actually feel good.

At least 4,000 people have died in the disaster, and thousands more have been pushed into the streets, leaving many in need of assistance. Here are a few of the places to donate.

A radio program in light of the 14th Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues held in NYC. A panel discusses the political and cultural rights of Indigenous populations from around the world, and what role women play in the fight for social justice. 

Natalia Caruso, Program Director at MADRE, talks about our work on Bronxnet TV. 

As thousands of advocates convene at the United Nations, interviews are available with activist leaders creating local and global strategies to promote women’s human rights.

Will Western-led air strikes, and shoring up the Iraqi army - as New Zealand is planning to do in a training capacity - help prevent the atrocities being made by ISIS?

The plight of Iraq's already beleaguered lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community is growing more appalling by the day as Islamic State forces and the lawless Shiite militias propping up the government in Baghdad fight for control of the country.

As world powers deploy military missions to fight ISIL*, the International Campaign to Stop Rape & Gender Violence in Conflict is urging them prioritize ending widespread sexual violence...

As the UN Security Council tackles the entity claiming to be “Islamic State,” and President Barack Obama invokes global Muslim responsibility, many ask whether people of Muslim heritage do enough to counter extremism.

The original idea behind Midwives for Peace was that women had a special role to play in grassroots peace initiatives; 'Pregnancy is the same wherever you are.'