Do we all need role models? Great women have made leaps and bounds this year in every field, from science and art to social justice and politics.
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Review of the year: female pioneers
Do we all need role models? Great women have made leaps and bounds this year in every field, from science and art to social justice and politics.
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Here are four women who have been role models for others in 2024.
1.Bisan Owda. Bisan Owda is no typical influencer. Her videos document her daily life as a Palestinian journalist in Gaza.
2. Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke. As New Zealand's most prominent Gen Z parliamentarian, Maipi-Clarke performed a traditional ceremonial dance in parliament, in protest against a controversial bill.
3. Mahrang Baloch. Dr Mahrang Baloch's father was abductedTaken by force, or kidnapped. and killed by security forces in Pakistani province Balochistan. Since then, she has protested against the abduction of men in the region.
4. Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera. Sometimes called the most inspiring queer woman in the world, Ugandan activist Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera has fought for LGBT rights for more than 20 years.
5. Gisele PelicotA 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. . Gisele Pelicot hit headlines earlier this year after insisting on a public trial for the 51 men accused of raping her after she had been tranquilisedGiven a drug that causes calm or sleep. by her husband.
Do we all need role models?
Yes! We should all look up to the impressive people who are trying to create a better society.
No! We should not base our designs for our lives on other people's achievements.
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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.
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.