All around the world,
International Women's Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality.
Each year International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8th. The first International Women's Day was held in 1911 marking the economic, political and social achievements of women. Organisations, governments, charities, educational institutions, women's groups, corporations and the media celebrate the day.
Annually thousands of events are held around the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women's craft markets, theatric performances, fashion parades and more.
We all look up to strong, independent women. But how do we become one ourselves? Who inspires you as a woman? If you have a daughter, which contemporary women would you like her to look up to as she grows up and why?
Here are 20 inspirational quotes for women by some of the strongest women that will inspire and empower you - they are so true!
"When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful."
Malala Yousafzai
"I was smart enough to go through any door that opened."
Joan Rivers
"Some failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all - in which case, you fail by default."
J.K. Rowling
"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement."
Helen Keller
"You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness."
Diane von Furstenberg
"Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement."
Golda Meir
"Sometimes the easiest things are the hardest."
Victoria Beckham
"Knowing what must be done does away with fear."
Rosa Parks
"I didn't get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it."
Estée Lauder
"Power's not given to you. You have to take it."
Beyoncé Knowles Carter.
“I don’t believe in guilt, I believe in living on impulse as long as you never intentionally hurt another person, and don’t judge people in your life. I think you should live completely free.”
Angelina Jolie
"Pressure is a privilege ... it's what you do with it that matters."
Billie Jean King
"When you stumble, keep faith. And when you're knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can't or shouldn't go on."
Hillary Clinton
"If you’re beautiful on the inside, then it shows on the outside for sure."
Kate Moss
“I've been on the floor and I've been heartbroken. I didn't know how I was going to stand up. But I just gave it time."
Sandra Bullock
"You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try."
Dolly Parton
"Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create."
Oprah Winfrey
"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different."
Coco Chanel
"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier."
Mother Teresa
"If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman."
Margaret Thatcher