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In honor of Women’s History Month, the Lab is highlighting a 2022 post by Sheridan Leinbach spotlighting four women human rights defenders.

A youth climate activist and member of the indigenous Mexican Otomi-Toltec nation, Bastida fights for equity and inclusion within the climate movement.

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Born to Turkish parents in Zurich, Switzerland, NBA Player and Human Rights Defender Enes Kanter Freedom has used his high profile as a platform to speak out against human rights violations.

Nakate, who grew up in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, wants to change the climate future for the people in her country.

A Colombian American student, climate activist, and author, Margolin argues that the fight for social justice and environmental justice are inseparable.

A powerful advocate for women in conflict and survivors of wartime sexual violence, Murad is the UN Goodwill Ambassador for the Dignity of Survivors of Human Trafficking and a winner of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize.

Greatly influenced by the human rights violations she witnessed during her seven years as a political prisoner, Nu has dedicated her post imprisonment life to empowering women and youth from marginalized communities.

Al-Dyab’s photographs expose the human cost of war and shine a light on the violations of international humanitarian law happening in Syria.