Finally, we hear the voices of those who have transformed the quest for justice.Women Reshaping Human Rights is compelling reading and an essential addition to every women's studies reference shelf and reading list.
Midwest Book Review
A compelling account of the experience of extraordinary contemporary women who have reshaped national and international agendas. . . . The human ... Read morerights movement can only rejoice for having such defenders and teachers.
Elsa Stamatopoulou, human rights lawyer, Center for Human Rights, United Nations Bouvard uses the voices of courageous activists to tell a powerful story of the global struggle to expand human rights. A magnificent contribution to our understanding of how determined women can make the world accept universal ideals.
Robert Pastor, Emory University These are stories of triumph over tyranny, over harassment and abuse, over—at the very least—political and social roadblocks on several continents. Riveting.
Rose Styron, poet and human rights activist Deeply interesting. . . . Extraordinary acts of courage, compassion and political skill, grew out of the ability to see the relationship between everyday activities and larger political imperatives. These stories both instruct and inspire.
Mary L. Shanley, Vassar College Thought-provoking and energizing. The activists cover a half century of work in making each woman's part of the world a more just place and joining peoples throughout the world in their efforts to advance more broadly defined human rights
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