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Activists Leymah Gbowee and Gloria Steinem Inspire Sisterhood

3/9/2026

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Story summary

Leymah Gbowee, a Liberian peace activist and Nobel laureate, recalls being starstruck meeting feminist icon Gloria Steinem.
Filmmaker Abigail Disney initiated their friendship, leading to the picture book 'Rise, Girl, Rise: Our Sister-Friend Journey. Together For All'.
The book shares Gbowee and Steinem's childhood experiences and activism journeys across continents to inspire a new generation, emphasize sisterhood, and pass on messages of love and acceptance.

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Story summary

Leymah Gbowee, a Liberian peace activist and Nobel laureate, recalls being starstruck meeting feminist icon Gloria Steinem.
Filmmaker Abigail Disney initiated their friendship, leading to the picture book 'Rise, Girl, Rise: Our Sister-Friend Journey. Together For All'.
The book shares Gbowee and Steinem's childhood experiences and activism journeys across continents to inspire a new generation, emphasize sisterhood, and pass on messages of love and acceptance.