Recognizing Prominent Women In History

Women's History Month was established in 1987 with the express purpose to raise the public consciousness and knowledge of prominent and influential female leaders whose actions changed the course of history. For generations the contributions of women were overlooked in history books and educational curricula, yet female achievements were responsible for shaping science, entertainment, politics, sports, art and innumerable other fields.

Be sure to check out video of our featured speakers for Women's History Month.

APB is proud to work with many of today's most influential women, such as human rights activist and Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi, environmentalist and Norway's first female Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, and Kelly Corrigan, an “everyday woman” who beat cancer, shared her story in a best-selling novel and inspired millions worldwide.

While Women's History Month serves as a time for us to look back and recognize the many achievements of women throughout history, it also charges us with an important task: continually striving towards gender equality and towards creating a more just future for all.

APB's History Making Women In the News

Upholding our longstanding tradition of providing a platform for the most respected and informed voices to address the most significant issues of the day, APB is proud to represent women who have dedicated their lives to defending the ideals and values of the women's rights, civil rights and global human rights movements. In honor of women's history month, APB is highlighting keynote speakers who continue to make history as they shape our cultural, social, and political futures.

Shirin Ebadi: At the Forefront of Global Human Rights

A noted human rights activist, attorney, and Nobel Laureate, APB exclusive Shirin Ebadi was recently interviewed by Democracy Now's Amy Goodman. Offering a candid, firsthand account of Ebadi’s exile from Iran and the state of human rights inside the country, the discussion covers the politics of nations hoping to bring democracy to Iran and how these nations intend on dealing with Iran’s nuclear threat...Read More | View More Prominent Women Speakers

Dr. Brundtland: An Influential Figure Who Continues to Lead

Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland is a true trailblazer. A physician and Scientist, she became the youngest and first woman Prime Minister of Norway, the first female Director-General of the World Health Organization and Chair of the World Commission of Environment and Development. As the author of the Brundtland Report, her name will forever be synonymous with the sustainability movement. She is one of Britannica's 100 Most Influential Women of All Time, a UN Special Envoy on Climate Change and a member of the Council of Elders alongside other such influential activist as Desmond Tutu, Mary Robinson and Jimmy Carter...Read More | View More Prominent Women Speakers

When Life Challenges You: A Message of Empowerment

Author of the runaway New York Times Bestseller, The Middle Place, and the woman behind the highly acclaimed and newly released LIFT, Kelly Corrigan has touched readers and audiences spanning generations. Known for her natural storytelling ability, she imparts a sense of familiarity and is celebrated for the bonds she develops with readers and listeners alike...Read More | View More Prominent Women Speakers