8 women who inspire us day after day
We know that women still have to fight when it comes to equality – even if things are steadily changing (for the better).
Over the past 100 years, the role of women in society has shifted time and again. And because March is dedicated entirely to women, we've written about more than 8 women who inspire us day after day. These are women who changed the world – and they're far from the only ones. But a whole lifetime wouldn't be enough to write about them all!
Virginia Woolf
Why she inspires us: Born in London in 1882, Virginia set the precedent that led thousands of women to break free from prejudice and follow their dreams – in short, to allow themselves to be themselves.
What you can learn from her: When you're authentic and express your feelings, you inspire others.
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Smaranda Brăescu
Why she inspires us: She was Romania's first licensed female parachutist, known as the "Queen of the Heights", and in 1932 she set the absolute world record for high-altitude parachute jumping in the United States.
What you can learn from her: the courage to follow your dreams – even when the rules say you shouldn't.
Image source: www.ladiesofskydiving.com
Shirley Temple
Why she inspires us: After her career as a child actress, Shirley became a diplomat and one of the pioneers in the fight to raise awareness about cancer – saving thousands of lives in the process.
What you can learn from her: to speak openly about what's weighing on you – because it could save a life.
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Naomi Parker Fraley
Why she inspires us: Her steely determination on the wartime poster "We Can Do It" inspired an entire generation of American women to join the war effort.
What you can learn: to stand up for the causes you truly believe in.
Image source: www.thetimes.co.uk
Rosalind Franklin
Why she inspires us: She made a crucial contribution to the discovery of the structure of DNA.
What you can learn: to celebrate yourself, even when others don't acknowledge what you've achieved.
Image source: www.britannica.com
Indira Gandhi
Why she inspires us: She was India's only female Prime Minister and, in 1972, concluded the historic Simla Agreement, which ended the war between India and Pakistan.
What you can learn: to forgive. 
Image source: www.britannica.com
Dame Judi Dench
Why she inspires us: She has been in front of the camera for over 60 years and won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for a mere 8 minutes of screen time in "Shakespeare in Love".
What you can learn: to give your very best in everything you do.
Image source: www.today.com
Maya Angelou
Why she inspires us: She was one of the most prolific and best-loved creative forces in the world.
What you can learn from her: "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Image source: www.nytimes.com
During Women's History Month, we honour the legacy of all women. Those who came before us and changed lives, societies and ways of thinking – not just those of other women, but of the world as a whole. And because there are so many women today carrying the baton forward, we owe it to ourselves to fight for what we believe in too: access to period products that harm neither our health nor the environment.
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