In the Spotlight!

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Expecting Too Much from Taylor Swift? The Downside of Celebrity Advocacy​​

Paula Kweskin reflects on the complexities of celebrity involvement in advocacy, emphasizing the need for genuine understanding and action beyond public endorsements.

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From Navalny to Gaza: Human Rights Activists Need to Connect the Dots

Paula Kweskin emphasizes the need for global activists to address the interconnectedness of oppressive regimes and their impact on human rights.

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Navalny's Death Must Be a Wake-Up Call for the World

Paula Kweskin calls for global action to strengthen democracy and uphold freedoms in light of Alexei Navalny's death.

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In Her Own Words: Filmmaker Paula Kweskin Unites Jewish, Muslim Women​​

Paula Kweskin discusses her journey from law to filmmaking, highlighting her efforts to unite Jewish and Muslim women to reframe the women's rights dialogue through The Collective.

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Jewish Filmmaker Paula Kweskin Uses Storytelling to Give Voice to Oppressed Women​​

Through her nonprofit media company, The 49%, Paula Kweskin employs storytelling to advocate for change and amplify the voices of marginalized women.

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SCA Hosts Film Festival Highlighting Female Creatives​

The 49% Film Festival, founded by Paula Kweskin, showcases documentaries and short films focusing on women's stories worldwide, aiming to advocate for global change through storytelling.

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Woman’s Fight Against Genital Mutilation, Honor Killing Gets Big Boost from Google Boss​

Highlighting Paula Kweskin's advocacy, this article discusses the support from Google's executive chairman for her film 'Honor Diaries,' which addresses issues like female genital mutilation and honor killings.

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Where’s Hillary on Gender Apartheid?​​

Paula Kweskin critiques Hillary Clinton's silence on gender apartheid in certain countries, questioning her commitment to global women's rights.

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Promoting Girls’ Education Isn’t Enough: Malala Can Do More​

Paula Kweskin critiques the one-size-fits-all approach to girls' education advocacy, suggesting that more nuanced efforts are needed to address cultural complexities.

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A very honorable film

Paula Kweskin's 'Honor Diaries' exposes the harsh realities of honor-based violence against women worldwide.