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international women’s day.
t The Big Issue we follow the stories of
the Changemakers fighting to lift others
out of hardship. Frequently women are the
bedrock of vital activism and campaigning,
but they don’t always receive the justified and
necessary credit.
So this International Women’s Day (March 8), we’re
highlighting some of the most inspiring women giving
a voice to the disadvantaged. Whether being driven
by their own experiences to make things better for
generations to come, or using their platforms to fight for
the rights of those who have to go without, they’re driving
change for those who need it most.
From railing against the inhumane treatment of
refugees, to getting black history taught in schools, to
leading the work for a vaccine that promises to steer
us out of the pandemic, their work gives us hope for a
brighter future – every day of the year.International Women's Day is a global celebration
of the social, economic, cultural and political
achievements of women held annually on March- This year's theme is Choose to Challenge.
internationalwomensday.com
Words: Hannah Westwater @hannahjtw
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Illustration: Ana Jaks