Dozens Of Female Activists Around The World Were Killed In 2017

Daniele Selby calls attention to the extreme violence that women activists face around the globe and highlights the extraordinary lives and work of some of the women who were murdered for their activism in 2017. Dozens of women were killed for their work in environmental justice, women’s rights, and LGBTQ+ activism in countries all over the world, including but not limited to Brazil, the Philippines, Colombia, and Turkey. Selby notes that these violent acts against women activists are a form of silencing individuals and communities who are fighting to protect the earth and each other. Despite the risks, countless women are still finding ways to take a stand for what they believe in. Photo credit: Flickr: Karla Cote