12 women activists and leaders making the world a better place
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From championing refugee rights to rescuing their children from destroyed homes, we’re celebrating these brave women who won’t wait for change to happen.
When a crisis hits, it’s women and girls that are most affected. They experience increased gender-based violence and a loss of income can put them more at risk of early, child, or forced marriage. But instead of waiting for conflicts to end, for someone else to step in, or for laws to pass to help them, women are stepping up and being the first responders, changemakers, and activists that their families, local communities, and women across the world need.
In honour of International Women’s Day, here are 12 women who are making the world a safer, better place, for everyone.
Malala Yousafzai
Malala was 15-years-old when she was targeted for advocating for girls’ right to education in Pakistan. A gunman tried to kill her as she walked home from school. Malala survived the attack and she and her family moved to the UK, where she laun...
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