Celebrating the rightful power and dignity of women

We have seen phenomenal developments in the respect, status, freedom, progress and achievements of women in the modern world. They have achieved positions of power as presidents and prime ministers, holding important government and corporate positions and being inspirational, outstanding civic leaders and influencers for the good. They have shown themselves capable in every sphere of life, as intelligent as and even more so in many cases than males, becoming astronauts, teachers and leaders. They have succeeded in every profession and are outstanding musicians, singers, scientists, writers, poets, artists, athletes and many more.

Jasmine Harrison, 21, is now the youngest woman in the world to row solo across the Atlantic in 70 days. Chinese director Chloé Zhao became the first Asian woman to win the best director award at the Golden Globes this year. The 38-year-old was the second woman to win the award, and it shows they are making headway yet are a long way to go for women in the movie industry.