This Women's History Month, we're shining a light on the group of extraordinary founders who, decades ago, believed that women’s voices and leadership were essential to shaping a more just and sustainable world.
Their courage and vision not only built this organization but also helped influence global movements for gender equality and environmental justice. We feel incredibly lucky to carry forward the work they began.
During COP30 in Brazil, Executive Director Bridget Burns sat down with Thais Corral, one of WEDO's co-founders, for a heartfelt conversation.
Together, they dive into the early days of WEDO, the friendships and collaborations that shaped the organization, and the kind of feminist leadership the world needs now.
That founding spirit is also being celebrated on screens across the United States. The new PBS documentary American Masters — Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House tells the story of Bella Abzug, WEDO's co-founder and an absolute force of nature.
Bella fought relentlessly for women, for human rights, and for a healthy, peaceful planet. She pushed to ensure women’s voices were heard in global environmental and UN spaces long before that was common practice. Her vision helped shape the foundations of the work many of us are still building today.
The documentary includes home videos, archival footage, and interviews with people like Gloria Steinem, Shirley MacLaine, and Barbra Streisand, who reflect on Bella’s extraordinary impact.
Together, these stories — Thais and Bridget in conversation, and Bella's life on screen — remind us of the legacy we carry forward in our collective work.
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