This special REACT series guest-edited by Maneesh Pradhan features the writing of five women human rights defenders (WHRDs) participating in nonviolent struggles for rights, democracy and peace. Based in Myanmar, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand, contributors Evy, Nilda, Ei Mon, Yin Lae and Memee are all organizing in environments that are extremely hostile towards human rights activism. Their posts highlight how they are navigating unique challenges they face as women, both young and elderly. Beyond movement organizing, these women HRDs engage in writing, knowledge sharing and solidarity building, namely intergenerational solidarity. These "voices of resilience" are as instructive as they are inspiring for anyone organizing nonviolent actions especially in repressive contexts, as well as movement supporters and those who study civil resistance movements.