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Every year on 8 March, International Women’s Day is celebrated around the word!<\/strong><\/p>\n

But why – you might ask – do we have a day especially for women? Well, it’s fair to say that throughout history, women haven’t\u00a0always received the fairest of treatment.<\/p>\n

Women haven’t always been able to work, vote, or been given the same rights as men.<\/p>\n

So since the early 1900s, women around the world have celebrated an International Women’s Day, campaigning for equal rights and shining a spotlight on brilliant women across the globe.<\/p>\n

Check out our round-up of inspirational women – past and present –\u00a0below…<\/p>\n

International Women’s Day<\/h2>\n

Rosa Parks \u2013 click to learn about her!<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Elizabeth I \u2013 click to learn about her!<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Anne Frank \u2013 click to learn about her!<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Anne<\/p>\n

Mary Seacole \u2013 click to learn about her!<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"International<\/a><\/p>\n

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Florence Nightingale \u2013 click to learn about her!<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"International<\/a><\/p>\n

Queen Elizabeth II \u2013 click to learn about her!<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"International<\/a><\/p>\n

The Suffragettes \u2013 click to learn about them!<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"International<\/a><\/p>\n

Queen Victoria \u2013 click to learn about her!<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"International<\/a><\/p>\n

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Female wildlife rangers – click to learn about them!<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Edith Cavell \u2013 click to learn about her!<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"International<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Six Wives of Henry VIII \u2013 click to learn about them!<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"International<\/a><\/p>\n

Which female figures do you find inspiring? Let us know by leaving us a comment, below!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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