Today, we mark International Women’s Day by inviting you to join us in reflecting on the courageous and world-changing work of women human rights defenders around the globe. The obstacles these leaders face are tremendous, but they don’t give up. And neither will we. We celebrate their accomplishments and their courage inspires us every day.

We also dedicate our thoughts and efforts to the women victims of Hamas’ October 7 attack.

Nineteen Israeli women and girls are still being held hostage by Hamas. We cannot and will not relent in our efforts to secure freedom, safety, and justice for them and their fellow hostages. Neither can we allow the sexualized violence that took place on October 7 to be ignored.