The Song of Fearless Women

A gift to the 2025 Sister-to-Sister cohort of the Nobel Women’s Initiative

When the day comes, I must ask myself

Who will bear the flame to light the way

Who will lead the movement of the people

Who will fight for justice amidst the strife

Who else but the fearless woman

The woman who carries hope in her belly

She is the hummingbird that flaps her wings,

Tirelessly, to the beat of her heart,

Because the only option is to keep moving

I am that fearless woman

I am as mighty and unmoving as the mountains

Rooted and rising high to touch the sky

I am the blessed rainforest and dry desert

I am the rough waters of the high seas

I am the brown soil shielding every seed

And I will not be silenced

Because freedom is the sound of my voice

It is the hammer that crumbles the stones in my throat

and sets fire to the chains at my feet

so I may break down the walls that cage me in

Mother nature is the essence of our existence

Reminding us that our body is our first territory

That it is sacred and gives life to the Earth

Because only a fearless woman can walk

with the weight of two heartbeats

And although pain and suffering are all around

Grief is a reminder that love persists

Because love, at its best, repeats itself

And multiplies like a million monarchs

flying south at the dawn of winter

As the golden star rises in the east

Darkness will falter and fall away

Truth and light will shine my path

And I will arise, a fearless woman,

courageous and free.

Jamella Chesney

Jamella is an environmentalist, mentor, and poet passionate about climate advocacy, youth empowerment, and creative writing. She holds a master’s in Environment, Development and Peace with a focus on Climate Change Policy, and a bachelor’s in Chemistry. As a member of the Caribbean Youth Environment Network, she advances climate action through advocacy, awareness, and capacity building. Committed to youth leadership and rights-based approaches, Jamella also mentors young professional women and supports recent graduates through career coaching.