Marieme Hélie-Lucas (1939-2026): Transnational Feminist Solidarity, Secularism, and Resistance to Fundamentalism

Marieme Hélie-Lucas as a young woman. We learned of Marieme Hélie-Lucas's death on August 9, 2026. Her passing marks the loss of an extraordinary feminist intellectual, organizer, and political activist whose influence extended across continents and generations. For those of us committed to gender equality, secularism, and human rights, her legacy will continue to challenge, inspire, and guide us.…