On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, the Writers Capital International Foundation announced the recipients of its prestigious International Women’s Day Awards, recognising distinguished women from across continents whose work continues to shape literature, culture, education, and humanitarian thought.
The awards stand as a testament to the Foundation’s enduring commitment to acknowledging women who contribute with integrity, creative force, and a sustained sense of responsibility toward society. This year’s cohort reflects a diverse and powerful confluence of voices, representing nations across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
The honoured awardees for 2026 are:
- Akleema Ali (Trinidad & Tobago)
- Maruzzella Parodi Royo (Chile)
- Kala Ramesh (India)
- Frida Velit Casquero (Peru)
- Charitini Thrasyvoulou (Cyprus)
- Isabel Pisani (Argentina)
- Elena Felicia Cimpian (Romania)
- Maria de Lourdes Endara (Ecuador)
- Jyothi Shreedar (India)
- Carmen Granda Garzón (Ecuador)
- Vandana Kumar (India)
- Preetha VR (UAE)
- Nina Diakovasili (Greece)
- Katerina Perifanou (Greece)
- Maria Anthi (Greece)
- Bilkis Moola (South Africa)
- Aleksandra Ana Neric (Austria)
- Lucia Arena (Italy)
- Snježana Mayer (Croatia)
- Divya Johar (India)
In its ongoing initiatives, the Writers Capital International Foundation continues to cultivate spaces where women are not only recognised but also actively supported through literary platforms, international collaborations, publishing opportunities, and global cultural forums. The Foundation has consistently positioned itself as a catalyst for amplifying women’s voices, ensuring that their contributions remain visible, respected, and enduring within the global narrative.
Congratulating the awardees, Preeth Padmanabhan Nambiar, President of the Writers Capital International Foundation, observed that women have always shaped the moral and creative fabric of the world, and remarked that through these awards, the Foundation does not seek to confer value, but rather pauses to recognise a presence that has always endured with grace and resilience.
The International Women’s Day Awards 2026 reaffirm the Foundation’s vision of a literary and cultural ecosystem grounded in inclusivity, dignity, and shared human values. As these women continue their journeys, their work stands as a quiet yet powerful force that shapes thought, nurtures empathy, and carries forward the collective spirit of humanity.
