Summary: Part A: There are many extraordinary women around the world are using their diverse talents to transform lives and improve human rights. Alyse Nelson is the CEO and cofounder of Vital Voices, an organization that fights against degradation and violence against women and girls, and helps empower women to become catalysts for change in their communities. Nelson highlights some modern unsung heroes fighting for the rights of women, and thereby improving communities, around the world. Part B: There are many great American women that get little or no recognition in our nation’s story. Joan Wages is tirelessly working to raise awareness of women’s history and some previously unsung heroes. Wages explains the importance of the role of women in transforming society, and encourages all people, women and men, to participate in democratic dialogue about our future
