Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World: 1

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The latter even inducted the newsreader into their Hall of Fame thanks to her hard work for the charity. In 2019 she made her debut as the new presenter of Question Time, drawing praise from critics for her expert handling of the show, after taking charge of the prestigious current affairs show when David Dimbleby retired. 14. Jane Goodall “We can move toward a world where we live in harmony with nature. Where we live in harmony with each other. No matter what nation we come from. No matter what our religion. No matter what our culture. This is where we’re moving towards.” Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.

I don’t go by the rule book… I lead from the heart, not the head.” — Diana, Princess of Wales 50. Harriet Beecher StoweIn honor of the end of Women’s History Month, Global Citizen is highlighting some of the powerful, inspiring women who changed the world for the better: 1/ Amelia Earhart Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different sciences (Physics and Chemistry). In June 1937, Earhart embarked on a flight around the world, becoming the first person to fly from the Red Sea to India. However, Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared somewhere over the central Pacific Ocean, near Howland Island. The explanation of their disappearance is still a mystery, however there are multiple theories. Some believe Earhart and Noonan were taken prisoner by the Japanese, while others maintain that the pair made an emergency landing on Nikumaroro (then called Gardner Island). According to this theory, Earhart and Noonan lived as castaways on the tiny, uninhabited island, and eventually died there. Virginia Apgar’s career was full of firsts: In 1937, she became the first female board-certified anesthesiologist and the first woman to achieve the rank of professor at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she was the first professor of anesthesiology. In 1952, she presented a five-step system for assessing the condition of newborn babies within a minute of birth and periodically after that. Prior to the development of the test—in which nurses or other delivery room staff assess a baby’s skin color, heart rate, reflexes, muscle tone, and breathing—babies weren’t typically given much attention after birth, which could lead to problems being missed until it was too late. Chairwoman of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde is one of the world's most powerful women.

On and off the court, the multi-sport athlete never cowed to external pressure, once telling reporters, “I am not afraid of any of these players,” in advance of a major tennis match. 3/ Dolores Huerta Alongside the likes of Caitlyn Jenner and Kellie Maloney, her role in the LGBT and especially transgender community has proven pivotal. 45. Kelly Holmes “I was 12 when I started and 34 before I achieved my dream, that should give people hope.” Britain's first female NFL coach, Phoebe Schecter, is an inspiring sportswoman. She joined the Buffalo Bills as their Coaching Intern, before being appointed the Tight Ends Coach for the successful American Football team. Continuing her incredibly successful career, Phoebe was later named the Community & Grassroots Project Manager for NFL UK.

31. Female Inventor Ruth Handler - Female American businessperson and inventor of the Barbie Doll

Life magazine photojournalist Margaret Bourke-White wears high-altitude flying gear in front of an Allied Flying Fortress airplane during a World War II assignment in February 1943. Lucy Maud Montgomery was the Canadian author of the Anne of Green Gables novels, which was recently turned into a Netflix series called “Anne with an E”. Her protagonist, Anne Shirley, was an immediate sensation and earned Montgomery an international following. The first-ever female winner of the Nobel Prize, Marie Curie discovered the elements of polonium and radium, coined the term “radioactivity,” and was the winner of numerous academic and scientific distinctions over the course of her distinguished career. Competing in short distance events to wheelchair marathons, this superstar has become a popular figure on television and as a crossbench peer in the House of Lords. 49. Laura Kenny “Nothing is too big an achievement.” A strong campaigner for women in business, Brady can discuss this topic which is close to her heart, encouraging women to pursue a business career. 3. Phoebe Schecter

She has also represented Prime Ministers and famous journalists and happens to be married to Hollywood megastar George Clooney. 35. Meghan Markle “Make a choice: continue living your life feeling muddled in this abyss of self-misunderstanding, or you find your identity independent of it. I think that having the courage to step out of the norm is the most important thing.” We have women to thank for many of the biggest and best contributions to society—and these inspiring and influential female figures paved the way. Over the years, these trailblazers have worked tirelessly in their own ways to make the world a better place and shape the course of history, whether they were on the front lines of important protests, representing their country at the Olympics, or inspiring fellow women to speak their own minds. They have all brought their innovative beliefs and talents to life with dedication, passion, and plenty of hard work.Sound complicated? Not for this modern-day science sensation. 38. Kate Middleton “Together with open conversations and greater understanding, we can ensure that attitudes for mental health change and children receive the support they deserve.” Named the most inspirational woman in the world in BBC's 2018 list, young teacher Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin has changed the face of communities in Nigeria.

Children require guidance and sympathy far more than instruction.” — Anne Sullivan 2. Florence Nightingale Moreno has been a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer for over 70 years. She is one of only 12 artists to have won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy and a Tony — all four major annual American entertainment awards. She was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. This woman received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1923, becoming the third woman to achieve it. As poet Richard Wilbur said, “She wrote some of the best sonnets of the century.” A key player in the technology sector, Sheryl Sandberg is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Facebook.Most people have probably heard of the first man on the moon: Neil Armstrong. But what about the first woman in space? Former US Senator, First Lady and the 67th US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton is another politician who is shrouded in controversy.