Women's History Month

The first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and the first Black woman to seek a major party’s presidential nomination, Shirley Chisholm championed racial and gender equity. Her legislative work expanded access to education, nutrition programs and economic opportunity—laying groundwork for more just and sustainable communities.

An Indigenous K’iche’ Maya activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Menchú has advocated for Indigenous rights, cultural preservation and human dignity. Her leadership reminds us that sustainability must include protection of land, heritage and marginalized communities.

A voting rights advocate and civic leader, Abrams has worked to expand access to democratic participation. Strong, inclusive democracy is foundational to long-term social and economic sustainability, ensuring that all voices help shape the future.

The youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala champions girls’ access to education worldwide. Education empowers future generations, making it one of the most powerful tools for building sustainable and equitable societies.

Former President of Chile and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Bachelet has advanced gender equity, public health and social protections. Her leadership demonstrates how policy can strengthen both human rights and long-term societal resilience.

Marine biologist and author of Silent Spring, Carson ignited the modern environmental movement. Her work exposed the dangers of unchecked pesticide use and reshaped public understanding of humanity’s relationship with the natural world—making her a foundational figure in environmental sustainability.

NASA mathematician whose calculations were critical to early U.S. space missions, Johnson broke racial and gender barriers in STEM. Her brilliance and perseverance expanded opportunity in science and innovation—fields essential to shaping the future.

Environmental activist and scholar, Shiva advocates for biodiversity, sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty. She connects ecological stewardship with economic justice and community empowerment.

Founder of the Green Belt Movement and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Maathai mobilized women to plant millions of trees across Kenya. Her work linked environmental restoration with women’s empowerment and grassroots leadership.