Biography

María Corina Machado stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and unwavering commitment to democratic values in Venezuela. An industrial engineer by training and a political activist by calling, Machado has spent...

Fatou Baldeh is a Gambian-born human rights activist, known globally for her steadfast work in combating female genital mutilation (FGM) and advocating for gender equality. A survivor of FGM herself, Fatou has...

Anthony D. Romero is a distinguished American civil rights attorney, best known as the first Latino and openly gay Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Since taking the helm...

Bobbi Brown is an iconic name in the world of beauty—a trailblazing makeup artist, entrepreneur, and author who has transformed the way women perceive and wear makeup. Known for her philosophy of...

Raquel Willis is a name that resonates strongly within the realms of activism, journalism, and media, especially in the context of advocating for the rights and recognition of Black transgender individuals. With...

David Jason Muir, a name synonymous with trust and journalistic integrity, has become one of the most prominent figures in American broadcast news. Best known as the anchor and managing editor of...

Angeline Murimirwa (née Mugwendere), born in 1980 in Denhere, Zimbabwe, is a renowned education activist and feminist. She currently serves as the CEO of CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education), a pan-African organization...

Gisèle Pelicot is a French woman who became internationally recognized for her incredible strength and resilience after surviving one of France’s most harrowing abuse cases. For nearly a decade, from 2011 to...

Annabelle Selldorf is a German-born American architect, widely recognized for her minimalist, human-centered design approach that seamlessly integrates art, culture, and functionality. With a career spanning over three decades, Selldorf has gained...

Mohammad Rasoulof, born on November 16, 1972, in Shiraz, Iran, is an influential Iranian filmmaker known for his thought-provoking and politically charged cinema. Over the years, Rasoulof has become one of the...