Women of Other Faiths

Using common values contained in their respective teachings, women of all religious traditions can work together and collaborate in many areas especially peace building and women’s empowerment. Collectively women of all faiths can learn from each other’s struggles and histories, while showing support for women’s religious leadership roles worldwide. Please contribute to this archive by suggesting women of all faiths to be featured through our recommendation form.

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Abigail E. Disney

photo of Abigail E. Disney Filmmaker and philanthropist

Chung Hyun Kyung

no photo available Writer, Associate Professor of Ecumenical Studies at Union Theological Seminary

Diana Eck

no photo available Professor of Comparative Religion at Harvard, director of the Pluralism Project, author

Helen LaKelly Hunt

no photo available Co-Founder, National Network of Women’s Funds; President, The Sister Fund

Jacqueline Novogratz

no photo available Founder, Acumen Fund

Joan of Arc

no photo available Saint, war hero

Joyce Allen

no photo available Trustee for Council for a Parliament of the World Religions

Marie Wilson

no photo available Founder and President of The White House Project, co-creator of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day and President of the Ms.

Melanne Verveer

no photo available Ambassador -at-Large for Global Women’s Issues

Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell

no photo available Interfaith Leader, Civil Rights Pioneer

Rev. Dr. Katharine Henderson

no photo available President of Auburn Theological Seminary; Facilitator of Face to Face/Faith of Faith

Rosa Parks

no photo available Civil rights activist

Sister Blandina Segale

no photo available Missionary with the Sisters of Charity

Sister Margaret Diener, O.P.

no photo available Dominican sister involved with interfaith movement and non-profit organization

The Rev. Dr. Serene Jones

photo of The Rev. Dr. Serene Jones 16th President, Union Theological Seminary
This feature will enable you to find women of other faiths leaders by their country. If you cannot find a particular woman that you are looking for, please let us know by completing our “Recommend Women of Other Faiths” form and check the site again in the near future as we actively expand this section of the portal with your suggestions.
This search feature will enable you to find women of other faiths leaders by entering the keyword(s) of your choice. If you cannot find a particular woman that you are looking for, please let us know by completing our “Recommend Women” form and check the site again in the near future as we actively expand this section of the portal with your suggestions.