International Women’s Day
Check out our round-up of inspiring female figures from history…
Every year on 8 March, International Women’s Day is celebrated around the word!
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 always received the fairest of treatment.
Women haven’t always been able to work, vote, or been given the same rights as men.
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.
Check out our round-up of inspirational women – past and present – from our History section, below…
International Women’s Day
Rosa Parks – click to learn about her!
Elizabeth I – click to learn about her!
Anne Frank – click to learn about her!
Mary Seacole – click to learn about her!
Florence Nightingale – click to learn about her!
The Queen – click to learn about her!
The Suffragettes – click to learn about them!
Queen Victoria – click to learn about her!
Edith Cavell – click to learn about her!
The Six Wives of Henry VIII – click to learn about them!
Which female figures do you find inspiring? Let us know by leaving us a comment, below!
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Well i would like to say that a inspiring women for me would be Susan B. Anothony.she fought for womens rights.she was arrested a bunch of time for fighting.
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happy international womens day! i love malala yousafazi the most. she shows what can happen in the world and how strong and brave you can be.
My inspirational lady figure in history Amelia Earhart
Edith Cavell because she smuggled more than 200 allied soldiers
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Suffragettes!!! Their action towards womans rights is inspirational and amazing. And the fact that their protest has survived the harsh ruins of time and become a valued treasure within now is fascinating!
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Rosa Parks is my favourite because she helped to make it fair for african americans.
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I don't really have an idol but I find lots of these people inspiring! I also find Ionia the goddess of mystery rather inspiring aswell as most male magicians said women could not be magicians but she proved them wrong
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