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- Kelly Bryant
- Names you should know. During Women’s History Month in March, we honor the legacies of the women who came before us who led the charge for change, each in their own way.
- Greta Thunberg. No matter where you stand on the issue of climate change, you’ve likely heard the name Greta Thunberg. The 18-year-old climate activist was recently nominated for a Nobel Prize for a third year in a row (she has yet to win the coveted honor).
- Malala Yousafzai. All Pakistan-born Malala Yousafzai wanted was an education, the same education provided to her male peers. Her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, ran a girls’ school in the village in which they lived, however when the Taliban moved in, they ordered the school to be shut down as they didn’t believe girls should receive an education.
- Simone Biles. If you’ve ever watched gymnast Simone Biles take the floor (or the vault, balance beam, or uneven bars) for one of her impressive routines, surely you’ve been inspired to get off your butt and do something…anything!
- Angela Merkel 66 Germany. Politics & Policy.
- Christine Lagarde 65 France. Politics & Policy.
- Kamala Harris 56 United States. Politics & Policy.
- Ursula von der Leyen 62 Germany. Politics & Policy.
Mar 7, 2021 · Blake Morgan. In honor of International Women’s Day, here are 15 of the world’s most inspiring leaders. These women are motivating others around them, breaking the glass ceiling and paving...
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- Afroze-Numa, Pakistan. Shepherdess. One of the last Wakhi shepherdesses, Afroze-Numa has taken care of goats, yaks and sheep for almost three decades. Having learnt the trade from her mother and grandmothers, she is part of a centuries-old tradition that is now dying out in Pakistan's Shimshal valley.
- Hosai Ahmadzai, Afghanistan. TV presenter. When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021, Hosai Ahmadzai was one of very few female news anchors to carry on broadcasting in the country.
- Esi Buobasa, Ghana. Fishmonger. A native of Fuveme, a Ghanaian village washed away by the sea, Esi Buobasa has experienced first-hand the impact of climate change.
- Chila Kumari Burman, UK. Artist. Working across a range of arts including printmaking, drawing, painting, installation and film, Chila Kumari Burman uses her work to discuss issues such as representation, gender and cultural identity.
As a result of that influence, that trio, including Barbie, have spots on the 2023 list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. Swift makes her highest-ever appearance at No. 5, while Beyoncé ...
Nov 23, 2020 · The BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2020. This year 100 Women is highlighting those who are leading change and making a difference...
Dec 6, 2021 · BBC. The BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2021. This year 100 Women is highlighting those who are hitting "reset" - women playing...
