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Jessie Mei Li is an english actress dedicated to being an inspiration and role model for young women and people. She has always displayed her kindness and wish to help, both in her work as a teaching assistant for children with special needs at secondaru school, and her use of her platform to promote her beliefs.

Li has spoken on growing up with a lack of positive East Asian and biracial representation onscreen. Being born to an English mother and Chinese father, her conflict over her dual heritage was compounded when she began auditioning, where she noticed mixed-race roles would sometimes go to fully East Asian or white actors.

Li is also very open with her support for the LGBTQ+ community, identifying as queer herself, and is very passionate of the protection of transgender youth.

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What is being a latina women.

First of what is a Latina,Latina is an ethnic category, and one that encompasses various racial groups.Latinas are women of

Puerto Rican,Cuban,Dominican, Central American, North South American, Spanish origin and Brazil.

Theirs a common stereotype that Latina women, as being fiery and fierce or a little bit crazy.But i think the quality, so many latinas possess is strength,fortitude and passion.

Crazy fact El Salvador has a total ban on abortion and has one of the strictest anti-abortion laws.There was even case of a savadorian woman who was recently just freed from prison

from more than seven years after she was convicted for having an abortion even though baby died due to health complications.

El Salvador's total ban on abortions was introduced in 1998.

It does not include exemptions in cases of rape or when the pregnancy poses a health risk for the mother.

Salavarrieta Ríos, also known as ‘La Pola’, was a young woman of Spanish origin from Guaduas in Socorro (present-day Colombia).

From 1815 she lent her support to the Patriot guerrilla forces which fought against Spanish rule during the Spanish ‘reconquest’ of viceroyalty of New Granada

(a Spanish colonial jurisdiction which corresponded mainly to the territories which comprise modern Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama) during the Latin American Wars of Independence.

Salavarrieta Ríos spied for the Patriots and sent information to their fighters. In Bogotá, she worked as a seamstress, a profession which allowed her to

enter the houses of prominent Royalists and to obtain information to pass to the insurgents. She also entered prisons to take food to captured soldiers,

taking advantage of the opportunity to supply them with information about the military situation.

Done by Basit,Hannah, Genevieve, Apoline and Isabell

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In a small town inAfghanistan , 15-year-old Aisha Malik bravely stood up for her right to education despite fierce opposition. She campaigned tirelessly to keep her school open when funding cuts threatened its closure, rallying her community with passionate speeches and organizing peaceful protests. One day, a group opposed to her cause tried to intimidate her by vandalizing her home, but Aisha's resolve only strengthened. Her efforts paid off when the government reversed the cuts, and she became a national symbol of youth activism and the power of a determined young voice.

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Tyrese Nkwazxi, a 24-year-old woman from the vibrant town of Livingstone in Zambia, had always been captivated by the stories of her ancestors and the rich history of her land. Growing up, she would listen attentively to her grandmother’s tales of ancient kingdoms, brave warriors, and the spirits of the land that guided their people. These stories sparked a deep passion within her for history and culture, leading her to pursue a degree in archaeology.

She works part time in her grandmother’s corner shop, selling cultural items to the locals.

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In a small village in northern Pakistan, a bright-eyed girl named Ayesha dreamed of going to school. Every day, she watched her brother, Ali, head off to classes while she stayed home, bound by traditional norms that valued girls' domestic roles over their education. Her father quietly supported her dreams, but her mother believed a girl's place was at home.

One evening, Ayesha gathered the courage to express her longing for education. Her father, moved by her determination, decided to challenge the village norms. He faced opposition but remained steadfast. With time, his persistence paid off, and Ayesha was allowed to attend school.

Ayesha’s journey inspired other girls in the village, gradually transforming attitudes toward girls' education. Her determination and her father's support became a beacon of hope, proving that change is possible, even in the face of deeply rooted traditions.

Jude, Maria, Bethany, Rumaysa, yukiko, Amrit and izzie

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Jaha Dukureh was born in 1989 and is from Gambia. She is a Gambian women’s right activitist, a survivor of female genital mutilation and for ed child marraige. She is the founder and excecutive director of Safe Hands for Girls, and was lead campaigner in The Guardian’s End FGM Guardian Global Media Campaign.

Dukureh was appointed Regional UN Women Ambassador for Africa in February 2018. In 2016, she was named in the Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. And for her work in activism, she was named the following year as one of the 100 most influential Africans by New Africa Magazine. She’s also a nominee for the Nonel Peace Prize.

On October 13 2021, Dukureh announced her candidacy in the 2021 Gambian presidential election for the People’s Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism.

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In a small village in northern Pakistan, a bright-eyed girl named Ayesha dreamed of going to school. Every day, she watched her brother, Ali, head off to classes while she stayed home, bound by traditional norms that valued girls' domestic roles over their education. Her father quietly supported her dreams, but her mother believed a girl's place was at home.

One evening, Ayesha gathered the courage to express her longing for education. Her father, moved by her determination, decided to challenge the village norms. He faced opposition but remained steadfast. With time, his persistence paid off, and Ayesha was allowed to attend school.

Ayesha’s journey inspired other girls in the village, gradually transforming attitudes toward girls' education. Her determination and her father's support became a beacon of hope, proving that change is possible, even in the face of deeply rooted traditions

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Born on the lush island of St. Lucia, Anastasia’s early years were shadowed by trauma as she grew up in a turbulent household, marked by the echoes of violence. Her mother became a drug addict after the father left the family to marry another woman when Anastasia was only 2 years old. At the age of 12, her sister which tried her best to care of her, died due to lung cancer.

At 16, she finally left home, without even graduating from high school and life didn’t get any easier for her for the next years. With every challenge faced, from sleeping in shelters to working multiple jobs at the same time, grace would become her foundation since she met a boy that taught her mediation and that’s how she learned to let go of her past. Education became her beacon of hope; she pursued it relentlessly, eventually earning a degree in social work.

So Anastasia decided to use her own experience and knowledge to help others overcome trauma and finding their way to deal with it. As a counselor, she brings profound empathy and wisdom to those she aids, having walked through so many horrible things herself before. The scars of her past remain, but they are not her chains; they are the testament to her journey and the source of her formidable strength, that’s how she describes herself now.

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We chose as woman of the year Rosa Parks. In 1955, she refused to give up her bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama, defying segregation laws. Her courageous act led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a crucial event that propelled the movement forward and highlighted the injustices of racial segregation. Parks' steadfast commitment to equality and justice made her an enduring symbol of resistance and change, earning her widespread recognition and respect.

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Simone Veil is born in the 13 July 1927 in France. Born into a Jewish family, she was deported to Auschwitz at the age of 16. After studying law and political science, she entered the judiciary as a senior civil servant. In 1974, she was appointed Minister of Health and made abortion legal in France. She therefore appears as an icon of the fight against discrimination against women in France.

For my painting, I use green because for me it’s the colour which represent freedom. I also try to make a portrait which represent the most her.

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This is a self portrait I had created last year as a part of my a level art class. The task was to create a portrait of yourself, experimenting with colours. I created this painting by putting a large piece of paper on a wall and then next to it, propping up a mirror to continually reference myself. I had also created a page of references of myself from different times and angles. I think this portrait reflects a part of me that is very unsure of myself, as I have always struggled with trying to understand myself truly. I prefer to paint myself dispite it really never feeling like a true reflection of myself and I think that might be because I feel like I expected myself to be a certain way because that’s what society has told me to think about myself.

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Althea McNish was an artist from Trinidad who moved to London in the 1950s. She studied at the royal college of London and created prints inspired by her home country’s botany. She is inspirational and became the first internationally recognised African-Caribbean fashion designer, even going on to create pieces for Queen Elizabeth II’s tour of the Caribbean.

For a part of my A-level coursework I created pieces inspired by McNish’s prints.

Florence, Cobham Hall

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She is a young tennis player. She arrived on Roland Garros final when she has only 18 years old. She won the US open this year and she is second on the international classement.

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My inspirational woman

Leymah Gbowee

Leymah Gbowee, a Liberian peace activist, led a nonviolent women's movement that played a crucial role in ending the Second Liberian Civil War in 2003. Gbowee organized Christian and Muslim women to engage in peaceful protests, including a sex strike and mass prayer gatherings, demanding an end to the violence. Her efforts helped bring about a peace agreement and paved the way for the election of Liberia's first female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. In 2011, Gbowee was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, sharing it with Sirleaf and Yemeni activist Tawakkol Karman.

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I would like to tell about an amazing woman Hedy Lamarr. She was called the Hollywood Star and the most beautiful woman in the world. She considered her beauty as a curse: she was worshiped as an actress, but not noticed as a scientist.

She was born in 1913 in Vienna, in the family of a banker. Thanks to her father she had the desire to study.

From 1930 Hedy started to act in films. In 1937 she moved to the USA and continued to act in many films in Hollywood.

However, apart from cinema, Hedy loved science, she set up a laboratory in her house, and in 1942 she and George Antheil ,a composer ,were granted a patent for the creation of "Scratch Communication Systems".

But their idea was skeptical and only later it was used in the US military communication system satellites.

This idea is now used in Bluetooth, GPS and WiFi.

In 2000, Lamarr died. She was inducted posthumously into the American Inventors Hall of Fame. She is considered the "mother of WiFi."

Lamar was convinced "People's brains are more interesting than their looks."

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I am writing about the best mother as I know, she’s my mum, with the kindest heart and a person that we can trust and is always available for us, we are 5 siblings that when we were small children our father passed away, my mother tried her best for us to grow up successful and kind, I’m always in debt to my mother for the many things she has done for us. I love you mum and I hope you will always be with us and will be happy.

Elham

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Amelia Earhart, a pioneer in aviation and women's rights, continues to inspire me with her courage, determination, and trailblazing spirit. Her extraordinary achievements in the field of aviation, coupled with her fearless pursuit of equality, serve as a beacon of inspiration for generations to come.

One of the most inspiring aspects of Amelia Earhart's life is her relentless determination to break barriers and defy societal expectations. In an era when aviation was largely dominated by men, she fearlessly pursued her passion for flying, becoming the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Her groundbreaking accomplishments shattered stereotypes and paved the way for future generations of female pilots.

Earhart's courage and adventurous spirit are qualities that I deeply admire. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks throughout her career, including mechanical failures, financial struggles, and societal discrimination, she never wavered in her pursuit of her dreams. Her unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of what was possible serves as a reminder to me to always embrace challenges head-on and never let fear hold me back.

In conclusion, Amelia Earhart's courage, determination, and advocacy for equality make her a timeless source of inspiration for me and countless others. Her pioneering spirit and trailblazing achievements serve as a reminder that with perseverance and passion, anything is possible. As I navigate my own journey, I am inspired by her legacy to dream big, break barriers, and strive for excellence in all that I do.

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My mum is my inspiration and my role model. If she wasn't there I wouldn't of been so proud of myself.She always pushed me to try new things for example when I nearly gave up for driving but my mum never lost hope in me. And amazingly I passed my driving test in one go.We are five sisters and brothers unfortunately when my father passed away my mum raised all of us with lots of love, care and encouragement. She believes that if you keep trying you can achieve anything. I always pray for my mum. She is my hero.

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The women that inspire me to be me are my church guardians. They inspire me because they’re all in their twenties and are very successful at life. They started a girls sleepover group at my church as well called GU (girls United) and I always look forward to it as they talk about the struggles of what girls go through and how we can get through them together and with God as well. They inspire me to grow up and do the same as them because without them I wouldn’t be here today.

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I love my mum so much for she gets me through everything. I’ve had so many ups and downs and she has always been there for me to get me through it. I also feel inspired by my mum as she is always working hard and always pushing me to be my best . I love her for inspiring me to do my best as if I wasn’t, I wouldn’t be here either

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The woman who inspires me in my life is my mother,ALAMA KONATE.She was a seller at Adjame market in Ivory Coast.

When my father died,I was ten years old,I had two sisters and five brothers and she took care of us.We went to school,we ate three times a day and she gave us a good education.

Today we are all good and brave men and women.

She died in August 2017.

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"The person who inspires me the most is my mother. Despite being 83 years old, she embodies strength and resilience. She works as a service assistant in a hospital, which involves a lot of physical work. Despite this, she takes pride in her job and continues to work with dedication. My mother got married at a young age and went on to have ten children. I am the ninth child in the family. Although she was a strict mother, she never neglected to show us love. I feel honored to be her daughter. I hope to make my children as proud of me as I am of my own mother."

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The person who inspires me is my mother, because she has faced a lot of difficulties in her life. Exactly 41 years ago while there was heavy fighting ongoing between Russia and Afghan Mujahideen within the Panjshir Villa, my Mom was pregnant and escaped the village along with other family members who walked about 2 hrs on the high mountain to hide themselves from the Russian bombing.  She was lucky to find a big stone with a hole space so at least she can hide and spend a night there but with no food and no water. Then early in the morning on that day she was faced with a very bad labor (birth pain) until she birthed a twin sons. This was the day my twin brother and I were born. It was exactly around the time the Russian army fired and tested their two new types of rockets, so from that time on our cousin and relatives called us Rocket and Hawan (Russian Mortar) because we were born on the day when the Russian Army fired thousand of rockets in our village in a day. Then she decided to leave the area as soon as possible to keep us safe. She had to walk at least 110km from the high mountains of Panjshir Villa to the Kabul city, Afghanistan capital. My mum is the kindest person I know, she is not only a mum she is a good teacher in my life and I hope one day I can return all the favours she has done for us. Afghanistan celebrate International Women’s Day while Afghanistan Women are fighting for #Freedom and #Equality at the cost of their lives and freedom; But I fully believe that these voices will define freedom and write the headlines in the history of freedom in Afghanistan on the day of freedom.

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Dr Linda Cameron- my mom and my hero. In the face of it all, she keeps going AND speaks out for the least of us. Her tireless efforts to make a difference in education around the world has changed lives. Watching her care for others as if they were her own has shaped how I love others too. Mom- in the ups and downs you always keep going. Love you!

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Bianca

Bianca has been a part of my life for the past 12 years. She is an inspiration to me because of her positive outlook on life and her passion and dedication to her friends, family and business. She is hardworking, resilient, open to new ideas and is not afraid to face any challenge that comes her way. Although still quite young, Bianca’s achievements are impressive and her enthusiasm and joie de vie continue to inspire me daily.

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The person that most inspires me is the president of Slovakia Zuzana Čaputová. She inspires me because she is an intelligent and caring, kind, strong women. she is fair and attacks from parliament will not stop her. For me she is a great women in the history of Slovakia. She has compassion for people. she showed me that there are also in Slovakia politician with big harts.

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The woman who inspires me most is Lizzie Deignan. She is an British World Champion Track and Road Cyclist.

She won Silver in the road race in the 2012 Olympic games and has won the British National Road Race Championship four times! In 2021 Lizzie won the first ever Paris-Roubaix Femme (in terrible weather) and became the first woman to win the Triple women's monument classics.

Lizzie always perseveres even in the toughed hour during long and hard races. She is a clever cyclist who uses her vast experience and tactics to better her opponents. She has a successful career and is at the top of her game despite have two young children and now being in her mid-thirties (considered old for a cyclist). She is my inspiration.

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My Babu, who is no longer with us was a second mother to me. She came through the second World War with her family as Latvian refugees and then eventually as immigrants to Canada. She instilled in me a great appreciation for Canada and what it means to live here. She cared for me while my mother worked, cooked delicious meals, and held large extended family events. She lives forever in my heart, and I will always appreciate her strength, kindness, and love. Thank you Babu for continuing to inspire me everyday xoxo.

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I want to share with you four people who have been my hope and encouragement throughout my life. Sadly, I only had a short time with my mother Phyllis as she passed away when I was 16 years old. But in those 16 years she imparted on me the importance of being loving, kind, never be afraid to face challenges head on and most importantly be proud of the person I would become. I have missed her advise and comforting smile every day. I wish with all my heart that my beautiful daughters Hannah and Kirsten could have met and experienced the love she would have given them as their Nan.

I have been so fortunate to have two amazing friends in my life Luisa and Kerry, who have been my rocks in times of doubt and personal struggles. Their friendship comes packed with love, trust, without judgement and has been a constant in my life.

Lastly, I wish to mention my beautiful girls Hannah and Kirsten. As a parent I am so proud of the wonderful women they have become but I never imagined they would be my daily inspiration to believe in myself. To be confident in my abilities, follow may passions and to remind me that I am capable of anything if I put my mind to it.

Thank you, I feel so privileged to have you in my life.

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For my inspiring woman, I have chosen my mum - funnily enough, co-created this amazing project!

Mum inspires me with the hard work and creativity that she puts into everything. When designing and creating resources, events or programmes, her natural ability and individual flair shine through. Her example, and the support she's unconditionally given, let me know I can reach for whatever goal I set my sights on (but also that it's okay to stumble along the way!).

I think what inspires me most about Mum is the time and care that she invests in people around her. She always gives so much of herself (maybe sometimes too much!) to not only friends and family but also to others, especially the young people she's keen to support. Her innate want to help others has definitely inspired me to try and follow suit.

Very proud of you and to be celebrating you as part of international women's day this year, Mum.

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Terri and Tina: Inspirational and making a huge contribution to EHMF's success

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Terri and Tina: Inspirational and making a huge contribution to EHMF's success

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With the help of Scott Thomas and Dr Vasu, I set up the Elliott Holmes Memorial Fund in 2021 to give young people fast, direct access to mental health counselling in Gravesham. I met Terri and Tina, two mental health counsellors in Gravesham, a couple of months later. They were so passionate about our cause, without hesitation, they offered to help us navigate the counselling world and became part of the voluntary team. Their support and ongoing dedication, always being there, have truly helped shape what EHMF is today. Thank you.

Pete and Kerry x

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Ivy Needham (1925-2013) campaigned to recover pension funds misappropriated by Robert Maxwell of Mirror Group Newspapers in 1993. Her campaign included being chained to railings outside Parliament and meeting politicians including Pete Lilley and Ann Widdecombe. The campaign was successful in recouping funds for the Maxwell pensioners and setting in place pension protecting for the future.

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Recently I visited an exhibition in London dedicated to the work of the legendary Coco Chanel.
For me, this is a woman who revolutionized the fashion world.  This is a style icon not only of the past, but also of the current century.  She inspires me with her talent, taste, elegance, hard work, extravagance, independence and love of freedom.
During her 60-year career, she became famous as Coco Chanel, a complex, sometimes controversial figure who transformed women's wardrobes with her innovative ideas.
Chanel, who liked to wear her own clothes, created clothes for active, independent women like herself.  She created modern clothes according to the principles of comfort, and ease of movement. We call her style "simple luxury"
The legendary perfume she created was the first perfume with a complex, multi-component scent.  I love the entire line of Chanel perfumes.
Throughout her work, Chanel demonstrated not only the enduring relevance of her aesthetic, but also the flexibility and strength of her unique style.  She always believed in herself and her dream.  And this message is very important to me.

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My mother, who I called Bibi, inspired me to understand the value women's contributions to society. Over the course of my life she has taught me to overcome many obstacles and the importance of having a voice to speak up against any injustice. She was unique and respected all religions and said all paths lead to one (inclusiveness). She always inspired us to work hard and accept all challenges because there are opportunities within. She had a charitable heart and empathy for sick and poor and never walked away from helping (respect and dignity). She would say 'God is not found in churches, mosque or temples but resides within a human being.' She encouraged a culture of inspiration, to conquer all personal challenges, to believe in yourself and inspire others too.

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Dartford & Gravesham School Games - Educational Resources

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Dartford & Gravesham School Games - Educational Resources

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Click on the image above to access the Dartford and Gravesham School Games Organiser Padlet.

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This is Rosey, my grade 10 math teacher! My mother,

My friend,

and my hero.

Rosey saved my life 💙

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I am so incredibly fortunate to be the middle sister of two incredible women. Michelle and Laurian serve our global communities in the areas of human rights, diversity, equity and environment. I am so proud to have my sisters in my life and in the lives of my children. Our ancestors from Wales and Trinidad are smiling about and cheering my sisters' impact on the world.

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I wanted to share my mom. Rita has been a life long example of courage and kind heartedness. She was born during our second world war and orphaned by the age of 11. Despite the hardships presented to her she immigrated to Canada at the age of 18 where she continues to spend her time taking care of and helping others. Thank you mom for giving me this wonderful life  of teaching where I spend my days everyday helping children and teachers. Together we can continue to make a difference for the betterment of our societies. Lots of love to all our moms. 💜

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North Kent Caribbean Network and Dartford/Gravesham School Games are celebrating International Women's Day.

The theme for International Women's Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion.

When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world and when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment.

Help us to create a wonderful online gallery of inspirational women by sharing who inspires you.

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She is a Ukrainian fencer. She has won a silver medal at Olympic games in 2016.

She inspires me because she showed lots of respect to Ukraine at a tournament against Russia. After she beat a Russia fencer Anna Smirnova at an international tournament in Italy but because she refused to shake her hand in respect to her country, she wasn’t given her fairly won medal. Despite the fact it was her dream to win international competitions, she chose to respect her country.

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I know the instructions only ask for one person, but these two pretty much are the same person.

My mum and my nan are the most inspirational women in my life. I can honestly say I would not be who and were I am today without either one of them.

Sadly we lost my nan a number of years ago now, but she was a force of nature! She was little but feisty and had the respect of everyone she came into contact with. She was an amazing role model and something I try to emulate from her everyday is her unwavering ability to accept and encourage people to be true to themselves.

My mum is all that amazingness from my nan and more. She has always encouraged me to be myself and to be self-aware. I did not appreciate that at all when I was younger but as an adult that self-awareness is what allows me to cope in this amazingly crazy world!!

They are both an inspiration to me every day!

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My inspiration is my mum.

She’s been there for me through thick and thin and no matter what she will always be there. I can always count on her to help me through tough times or even if I just need to have a chat with someone.

She’s one of those people who you feel so comfortable around and know you can tell them anything and they’ll listen. She’s trusting, loving, caring, the list can go on and on. Which just shows how much of a special person she is.

She’s inspired me to play hockey and to be able to play on the same team as her week after week is honestly a dream come true and I’ll treasure every game with her.

My mum is the kindest person I know, she’s the best mum in the world and I honestly don’t know what I would do without her. I love her to bits.

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These lovely ladies are my chosen family. Always supportive, always caring! I don't have any real life sisters but these have slipped effortlessly into that place.

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my best friend is my inspiration because she is funny

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I met Clare 30 years ago and she is truly the most inspirational woman I have ever met.

Clare is a Registered Nurse with 30 years’ experience in End-of-Life Care (EoLC). Whilst the rest of us were absorbed in mundane activities and while bringing up two children she studied for her masters.

She has worked in hospices, the community, and acute hospitals as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, and - at a national level - as a Consultant Nurse for the Gold Standards Framework, improving and standardising the best patient and carers experience. Clare is a CQC - the health sector’s equivalent of OFSTED - a Specialist Advisor for EoLC and a Lasting Power of Attorney Consultant. She is passionate about being an advocate for advanced care planning and a patients rights campaigner.

Clare is the owner and director of Speak for Me which helps organisations to improve EoLC and provides professional and public education about Palliative and End of Life Care and Advance Care Planning. Since 2022 she has hosted the podcast Conversations about Advance Care Planning.  In these Clare has discussions with eminent global specialists in this field.  She also talks to people with lived experiences. She is a proud contributor to best-selling author Wendy Mitchell’s "One Last Thing" and has been invited this year to speak at the International Conference in Advance Care Planning. She also has contributed to numerous Youtube videos and webinars as a guest speaker.

Clare believes “ HOPE FOR THE BEST AND PLAN FOR THE REST” She has 3 broad aims:

·         To improve professional understanding of Advance Care Planning

·         To raise public awareness about Advance Care Planning

·         To normalise the important conversations we all should be having

If anyone has need of some of her incredible experience and knowledge you can learn more or contact her at http://speakforme.co.uk or listen to her podcasts on all usual platforms.

As well as going above and beyond in her professional life Clare is a qualified fitness and yoga instructor. She is an intrepid traveller, keen vegetable grower and thoroughly fabulous friend!

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Hi all my inspiration is my daughter Nicola she will be 44 in April. Our journey started when she was born and her 6 weeks check found she had a heart murmur. As she got old other checks found a small hole in the heart but needed no treatment just regular checks which is good. When Nicola was 7yrs old she developed poly arthritis which affected all her small joints, so she then became very tired couldn't walk far as her ankles hurt but she would it going and doing as much as she could. Nicola has had lots of treatment and still takes lots of meds. She now has rheumatoid arthritis and had Ankle, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbow replacements. She just go's for it to get on with her life. Never complains even when there is pain and tiredness. She works as does not want to be sitting at home doing nothing. Nicola has a lovely son who will be 7yrs soon and he was a Ivf baby which Nic only had one egg but it worked he was born prem 30 weeks and weighted 2lb 14oz on oxygen for 8 mths and is a very healthy boy. So proud of how Nicola copes with everything. Then a couple of years ago had some blemishes on her back which had to be cut out as cancer. This needed skin graft as the area was quite big. She is a real trooper what more can I say.

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My Mother is the greatest inspiration in my life. She is a woman who possesses incredible strength, resiliency, relentlessly helps and supports family, friends, and members of her community. She is a soft shoulder to lean on yet knows when to stand up for what is important. She has supported me in all I do, and I feel so lucky to call her not only my mother, but best friend. I love you, Mom.

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my mum is my inspiration because she is kind