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Women make up around 50 percent of the global population. Yet, despite all the amazing contributions the fairer sex has made in breaking new ground across many disciplines, obstacles like patriarchy, sexism and misogyny still affect women's lives.

International Women's Day aims to celebrate the achievements of women, and highlight gender inequality issues that hold millions of females back from living full and enriching lives.

To celebrate the occasion (which we believe should happen all year round, not just on one day), we're featuring some incredible women who inspire us to dream for a better world, and have the courage to speak out to change it:

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