Happy International Women's Day!

Women’s equality has made positive gains but the world is still unequal. International Women’s Day celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing global attention on areas requiring further action.

Each year International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8, with the first day being held in 1911.

Thousands of events occur to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Organisations, governments, charities, educational institutions, women’s groups, corporations and the media celebrate the day.

Here is a list of some powerful women in History, who made significant advances towards the rights of women:

Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Harriet Tubman.

Emmeline Pankhurst.

Empress Dowager Cixi.

Rosa Parks.

Frida Kahlo.

Kamala Harris.

Maya Angelou.