Highlights
Stories are our most powerful tools. When people heard my story, they rallied to support me and millions of girls around the world who don’t have access to education…Our voices can make change. Our stories can travel across borders and move people to act.”
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Nobel Peace Prize Laureate And Women’s Education Activist
Yousafzai
Malala
Every time you stand up for yourself, you stand up for literally tens of thousands, maybe millions of people who don’t have the voice, the access or the opportunity that you do….The bottom line is [women] have a lot of work to do, and we can't take any of the progress that has been made for granted.”
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Former U.S. Secretary Of State, Senator, First Lady, Lawyer, Author And Activist
Rodham Clinton
Hillary
Previously, it was thought that First Ladies are just soft power, but we have shown that it is not just a formality, we are not a soft force—and we can continue to change the world.”
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First Lady of Ukraine
Zelenska
Olena
Until work is divided equally at home, that is until men are fathers raising infants and little children as much as women, then…children will grow up not thinking that men can be as loving and patient as women, or that women can be as active and achieving in the world outside the home.”
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Journalist, Political Activist And Feminist Icon
Steinem
Gloria
I've always had this saying that champions adjust or adapt. And I mean champions in life. Pay equity is so important [for that]. Until we have this one-to-one, we have a long way to go. Please women: follow the money. Follow the money.”
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International Tennis Champion And Gender Equality Advocate
Jean King
Billie
Honoring Revolutionary Icons: The Forbes 30/50 Summit included an International Women’s Day Awards Gala to celebrate women who have helped shape history with their fearless commitment to championing equality, value and freedom. (Photo Credit: Colin Baldwin Photography For Forbes)
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