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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Alona Elkayam

no photo available Cultural commentator and branding consultant

Anne Frank

no photo available Writer during the Holocaust; diaries became world's most widely read books

Etty Hillesum

no photo available Spiritual Jewish woman; supported refugees in Nazi transit camp

Gracia Mendes Nasi

no photo available Wealthy Philanthropist and Jewish Leader

Hildegard of Bingen

no photo available First medical writer to write texts on female anatomy

Houda Nonoo

no photo available Ambassador; First Jewish woman appointed as Arab country’s ambassador

Janet Rosenberg

no photo available Guyana's first female President

Queen Esther

no photo available Queen of Persia; her willingness to protect her fellow Jewish people

Rabbi Linda Shriner-Cahn

no photo available Spiritual Leader, Congregation Tehillah

Rori Picker Neiss

photo of Rori Picker Neiss Co-Editor: "InterActive Faith: The Essential Interreligious Community-Building Handbook”/ Consultant

Salome Alexandra

no photo available Jewish Queen of Judea
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.