Gender Empowerment

Lara's mission is to pursue justice and truth through her reporting. A staunch defender of freedom and human rights, her journalism is second to none.

As CEO of The Female Quotient, Zalis works with Fortune 500 companies and mission-oriented organizations to advance equality in the workplace. 

One of the most dynamic leaders today, Ellie Cohanim was U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism at the U.S. Department of State.

Sivan Yaari has been working in Africa for over 20 years and through Innovation: Africa has brought Israeli solar and water technologies.

As a member of the Israeli Parliament (2010-2013) Wilf Chaired the Education Committee and Member of influential Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Ayaan has dedicated her life to protecting women from honor violence. She fights to break the silence, protect liberty celebrate dignity.

Top speaker & innovator, Arieli is a founder of Synthesis, and author of Chutzpah: Why Israel Is a Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

One of Israel's top entrepreneurs, Inna has been recognized as a top female leader for her creativity and leadership in renewable energy.

Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. Voted Best Female Comedian her act is a hilariously relatable performance of sheer silliness, vulnerability and ridiculous 

Ambassador Nonoo has led a distinguished career championing human rights in Bahrain and beyond particularly child welfare and women's rights.

Vivien has served as Canada's Ambassador to Israel; has practiced law for 25 years; is a columnist and media personality and a business leader.

As Miss Universe Iraq, she extended a hand in peace to Miss Israel...paid the ultimate price at home. Today she works to build bridges and strengthen peace.

An outspoken President of the Bahraini Journalist Association, Al Sayed is an Advocate for Women's Rights and counters hate and extremism.

An Iranian human rights defender, Nemat is the author of several books including the best seller, Prisoner of Tehran and After Tehran. 

Batya Ungar-Sargon is the deputy opinion editor of Newsweek and co-host of Newsweek's podcast "The Debate." Previously she was the opinion editor of The Forward. 

Shoshana Bryen is a leading specialist in U.S. defense policy and Middle East affairs.  She is a Senior Director at the Jewish Policy Center and former Executive Director and SeniorDirector at JINSA.

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