Do we all need role models? Great women have made leaps and bounds this year in every conceivable field, from science and art to social justice and politics.
Review of the year: female pioneers
Inspirational: Four women from very different walks of life who showed this year that they are unafraid to speak out for the wellbeing of others. Glossary
Abducted - Taken by force, or kidnapped.
Gisele Pelicot - A French woman whose husband has admitted to drugging her and inviting dozens of men to abuse her without her knowledge. She has waived her right to anonymity.
Tranquilised - Given a drug that causes calm or sleep.