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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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.

Amma, the Hugging Saint

no photo available Hindu spiritual leader and humanitarian

Bibi Sahib Kaur

no photo available Sikh Princess; Warrior and Leader

Deepa Mehta

no photo available Filmaker

Kiran Bedi

no photo available India's First and Highest Ranking Police Officer

Mahaprajapati

no photo available Aunt of Siddhartha Gautama, established first order Buddhist nuns

Mai Bhago

no photo available 17th century Sikh activist known as the sole survivor in the Battle of Muskar

Mallika Dutt

no photo available Human Rights Activist

Shonali Bose

no photo available Film Amu, which details the events of the 1984 Sikh Massacres
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.