The world is changing, and in this changing world, women are coming across as the redefined leaders. These women are doing really notable work in various fields across the world. They are changing the shape of education, science, politics, sports, business, climate action and social justice. To rise to this position, their journeys are inspiring, which reflect courage, resilience and purpose.
Malala Yousafzai
After Malala Yousafzai from the area of Pakistan was shot to silence her protests against the suppression of girls’ education, she made a loud global call for this right. There is a fund that is established as the Malala Fund, this fund works for the education of girls via various projects. Her work towards girls’ education is keeping girls trying hard for their education and not coming under pressure from society. She is leading girls toward a proper education in harsh societal realities.
Kalpana Chawla
She is the first Indian woman who went to space. Her journey to NASA and from there to space is an inspiration for various girls. The ultimate destination in the space science field proved to be accessible and achievable to the young girls dreaming of the same. By following her example, many have committed to taking their future in the fields of aviation and space research.
Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai from Kenya started the Green Belt Movement. She convinced the people that planting trees will not only beautify their environment but also help restore it. She was the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize. Her commitment to the environment was inextricably linked to women’s empowerment on the grassroots level as she sees it
Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda Ardern served as Prime Minister of New Zealand. She managed the challenging times in a very admirable and strong manner. Her leadership was mainly characterized by empathy and inclusiveness. She was the living proof that one can be firm and kind at the same time in politics.
Oprah Winfrey
The media empire Oprah Winfrey created was characterized most of all by her honesty and bravery. After overcoming a tragic childhood and becoming a resilient figure, she was. She made her stage available to artists’ empowerment and to the spread of the idea of inner development. Their being notable in the fields of philanthropy and education, as well as in equality, is the result of her programs for the swells she has hosted.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a judge at the Supreme Court of the United States. She fought for women’s rights and an equitable society. Her judicial rulings and support activities significantly transformed the legal setting. Ginsburg continues to be an icon of fairness and bravery.
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has become the first female President of Liberia and any African nation. She made a long effort to revive her war-torn country that was coming out of the civil war. She made efforts for peace, good governance, and women’s rights in her nation. To guide her nation on the right path, she participated in politics. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her leadership qualities.
Serena Williams
If anyone considers the world of women’s tennis, Serena Williams was the face of world tennis. After facing different challenges, she emerged as a world tennis icon and showed the world that women can dominate the most competitive sports in the world. With her global success in tennis, she also took the initiative to speak about motherhood, body image, and self-worth. Presently, she is a source of inspiration for her daughters to embrace their inner selves and be equally dominant either way, on or off the field.
Ngozi Okonjo Iweala
The factory boss female from the continent and the first female from Africa to become head of the World Trade Organization, was none other than Ngozi Okonjo Iweala from Nigeria. The de facto Minister of Finance prior to this is now a global icon for economic stability and fair trade. She exemplifies the huge influx of women it is of paramount importance to entrust them with the wheel of decision-making.
Greta Thunberg
Greta Thunberg, a young Swedish girl, was the main voice that called to the world to solve the climate issue. One of her points was that kids and teenagers have to be the ones asking their parents for environmental accountability since they will be the ones suffering. Her constant and fierce demonstration forced the global community to look again at the climate crisis issue. According to her, being young should not be a reason for not being able to have any influence.
Indra Nooyi
Indra Nooyi was the CEO of PepsiCo. She focused all her energies on product sustainability through innovation and engagement of the diverse workforce. She became one of the most influential women in business. She empowers women to become leaders in a courageous way through her example.
Tarana Burke
Tarana Burke is the founder of the Me Too movement. She convinced victims of abuse and harassment to share their accounts. Her international activism transformed how people communicated about consent, respect, and safety in the workplace. Transitioning from being the founder, she is still very much involved in healing and justice advocacy.
Mae Jemison
Mae Jemison was the first African American woman to travel to space. She holds a medical degree and is also an engineer and an astronaut. She strongly supports the provision of Science education to girls and other minority groups. Her career path is a perfect example of how the principle of curiosity and perseverance works.
Vandana Shiva
Vandana Shiva is a well-known Indian environmental activist. She has made big contributions in sustainable farming, seed saving, and women’s participation in agriculture. She emphasises that environmental problems and women’s problems are two sides of the same coin. She’s keen on preserving the organic method of community-based ecological solutions.
Sunita Williams
With roots in India and Slovenia, Sunita Williams is a space explorer with NASA. She was on the International Space Station for extended durations. She puts the ball in the student’s court when it comes to choosing science and discovery as their path. Her work is proof that women are capable of being valuable crew members on space missions.
