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WomenRise

We are focused on advancing women's rights and girls' education through NFTs and Web 3.0. Our ultimate goal is to build the first school in the metaverse for the 258 million children around the world who have no access to education. 129 million of them are girls.

Women Rise is a collection by world renowned artist, author and activist, @Maliha_z_art. She has been focused on advocating for social justice including women’s rights, gender equality and girl’s education for past 9 years through her art, writing and activism. She has worked with amazing organisations such as UN, Global Goals, Malala Fund, Adobe, Google, and many others. Her work has featured on various media platforms such as The New York Times, Good Morning America, BBC, TRT World and more.

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Women Rise NFT Collection Highlights Climate Action and Gender Equality

Thu 12th Mar 2026
The **Women Rise NFT collection** features artwork addressing climate change and women's leadership in environmental action. Created by artist and activist Maliha Abidi, the collection uses visual narratives to explore themes of equality and sustainability. **Key highlights:** - NFTs feature backgrounds representing women's role in climate action - Collection emphasizes shared responsibility in addressing global environmental challenges - Connects to broader educational initiatives, including climate-focused VR experiences through BackpackX - Part of ongoing effort to advance women's rights and girls' education through Web3 The project aims to build the first metaverse school for the 258 million children worldwide without access to education, half of whom are girls. Abidi has collaborated with organizations including the UN, Malala Fund, and Google, with her work featured in The New York Times and BBC.
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🌍 Language as Identity: Women Rise Honors International Mother Language Day

Mon 23rd Feb 2026
On International Mother Language Day, Women Rise highlights the critical connection between language preservation and women's empowerment. **Key Points:** - Thousands of languages are disappearing annually, taking with them memory, culture, and belonging - For women and girls, language access directly impacts education, justice, and opportunity - Learning in one's mother tongue strengthens confidence, comprehension, and societal participation **Why It Matters:** Diversity extends beyond appearance to encompass how we speak, think, and express identity. Language preservation is particularly vital for women and girls who face barriers to education and opportunity. Women Rise, founded by artist and activist Maliha Abidi, continues its mission to advance women's rights and girls' education through Web3 technology, celebrating diversity across cultures, languages, and stories.
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🤿 Scuba Gear Bias

Mon 15th Dec 2025
**Women Rise NFT** highlights critical issues in diving industry design. The collection features women in scuba gear, addressing how **diving equipment has traditionally been designed for male body standards**. This creates safety and fit concerns for women working as: - Divers - Marine researchers - Ocean conservationists As more women enter these fields, **inclusive design questions** become increasingly important. The NFT reflects broader workplace realities where women navigate spaces still evolving in terms of: - Equipment access - Safety standards - Professional representation The artwork sparks conversations about **design equity** across industries worldwide.
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🔬 Women Rise Celebrates World Science Day

Thu 13th Nov 2025
Women Rise marked **World Science Day for Peace and Development** by highlighting the crucial role women play in shaping science and society. The organization emphasized that: - Every scientific discovery brings us closer to a world of shared knowledge - Women are vital in creating meaningful solutions from classrooms to research labs - Science should empower communities and leave no one behind This celebration aligns with Women Rise's broader mission of **advancing women's rights and girls' education** through Web3 technology. The message reinforces their commitment to building inclusive, peaceful, and sustainable communities through scientific progress led by women.
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🎨 Women Artists Break Barriers

Thu 18th Sep 2025
**Women Rise NFT collection** celebrates female artists who are transforming creative spaces through **resistance, storytelling, and freedom**. - Artists carve out space in traditional studios, galleries, and digital worlds - Collection ensures women's voices are **seen as much as they are heard** - Part of broader movement addressing inequality gaps in representation The NFTs highlight the **complexity and diversity** of womanhood, particularly in art, technology, and activism where women continue to push boundaries. Created by renowned artist and activist focusing on women's rights and girls' education through Web3 technology.
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Pakistan Independence Day 2025: Celebrating Women Leaders and Change-Makers

Thu 14th Aug 2025
As Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day in 2025, the focus is on recognizing women driving positive change across various sectors. This celebration aligns with the ongoing commitment to women's empowerment highlighted during International Women's Day earlier this year. - Women leading initiatives in education and community development - Focus on cross-border collaboration and leadership - Continuation of empowerment efforts through art, education, and technology The celebration emphasizes Pakistan's progress in women's leadership while acknowledging the work still ahead in achieving gender equality and educational access.
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Women Rise NFT Highlights Fight Against Educational Racism

Thu 10th Jul 2025
The latest Women Rise NFT features a powerful statement against racism in education, symbolized by its black background. The artwork addresses how discrimination creates barriers to learning opportunities, particularly affecting girls and women from marginalized communities. Key themes: - Confronting systemic racism in education - Highlighting barriers to equal learning access - Advocating for dignity and inclusion This release builds on previous Women Rise NFTs that tackled poverty and women's empowerment, continuing the project's focus on social justice through digital art. *The collection emphasizes every girl's right to equitable education.*
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Women Rise NFTs Celebrate Diversity and Complexity of Womanhood

Thu 5th Jun 2025
Women Rise NFT collection continues to make waves in the web3 space by showcasing the multifaceted nature of women's identities. Recent pieces highlight: - Environmental leadership through NFT #6153, featuring green themes for climate action - Cosmic representation in NFT #2701, depicting skin as a starlit galaxy - Diverse artistic expressions celebrating women in tech and activism The collection emphasizes women's roles in: - Art and technology innovation - Environmental sustainability - Community-driven solutions - Educational initiatives The project includes #BackpackX, bringing climate-focused VR experiences to classrooms for enhanced environmental education.
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Women Rise NFT Highlights Global Period Poverty Crisis

Mon 2nd Jun 2025
Women Rise NFT collection continues its advocacy for women's rights by highlighting period poverty - a critical issue preventing millions of girls from attending school. The initiative builds on previous campaigns addressing water and sanitation challenges. Key Statistics: - 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water - 4.2 billion live without proper sanitation - Women and girls disproportionately affected The campaign emphasizes that menstrual hygiene is a fundamental right, not a luxury. It calls for: - Breaking social stigma - Policy reform - Universal access to menstrual products Learn more about Women Rise's initiatives at [Women Rise NFT](https://womenrise.art)
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Women Rise NFT Features Underwater Explorer

Tue 8th Apr 2025
The latest Women Rise NFT (#7958) showcases a female figure in an orange scuba suit exploring underwater depths against a starry night backdrop. This follows the collection's pattern of depicting diverse, empowered women, as seen in previous releases like #2701 which featured a galaxy-skinned figure. The collection, created by renowned artist Maliha_z_art, continues its mission of celebrating female empowerment and individuality through digital art. Each piece contributes to the broader goal of advancing women's rights and education initiatives. - Artist background: Collaborated with UN, Global Goals, Malala Fund - Featured in: NYT, BBC, Good Morning America - Focus: Women's rights, gender equality, education *Learn more about how NFTs are driving social change in education and equality.*
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