Originally aired February 25, 2026 | 1:30 – 3:00pm ET
A thought-provoking conversation with global leaders in human rights, gender justice, and international governance.
Voices of Resilience: Women Advocating for Women brings together five distinguished experts whose work spans advocacy, law, policy, science, and the pursuit of equity across borders. We will hear from Shirin Ebadi, Nadia Al-Sakkaf, Sima Simar, and Nashwa Eassa. The discussion will be moderated by Yasmine Ergas, an internationally recognized scholar of gender, rights, and global governance.
Together, the panelists discuss current challenges and emerging strategies for advancing human rights and gender equality in an era of profound global change.
Nadia Al-Sakkaf
Business for Peace Laureate
Yemen
Nashwa Eassa
Al-Neelain University
Sudan
Shirin Ebadi
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Iran
Sima Simar
Nobel Peace Prize Nominee
Afghanistan
Yasmine Ergas
Columbia University
United States