On the 8th of March, we commemorate International Women’s Day. It’s a national holiday in many countries celebrated annually that focuses on the women's rights movement. At the center of the conversation are issues like gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.
This year, the theme is “DigitALL: Innovation antagonizes the women and girls who are leading big changes in the digital world. Resulting in more creative solutions and innovations that meet women’s needs and promote gender equality. “Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”, UN Women.
To celebrate this important day, we present you with 4 women that made a difference in the fight for a more equal world, where gender doesn’t condition opportunities and everyone has a fair shot.
1. ZAHRA' LANGHI
Langhi is also the co-founder and CEO of Libyan Women's Platform for Peace (LWPP), an organization empowering women in both politics and society as a whole. Also worked with UN Women, to help integrate females into the democratic process in post-revolutionary Libya. Technology can be the key to a more equal future.
2. WARIS DIRIE
organization in Vienna, the Desert Flower Foundation.