Here’s to all the strong women – we know them, we are them x

8 inspiring quotes from our fave celebs to celebrate International Women’s Day
8 inspiring quotes from our fave celebs to celebrate International Women’s Day
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“Often, we think of girls as soft and vulnerable. And we don’t really think of them as possibly being the solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems, but they really are.”

–Queen Rania of Jordan

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“There’s something so special about a woman who dominates in a man’s world. It takes a certain grace, strength, intelligence, fearlessness, and the nerve to never take no for an answer.”

–Rihanna

What can’t this woman do? A singer, an actress, a fashion designer and more recently, a beauty enthusiast. Rihanna has revolutionised the beauty industry and advocates for more diversity and inclusivity with Fenty Beauty.

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“Whenever you are pushing boundaries, there will be push-back from people. Embrace what you stand for, and accept that there will be criticism.”

–Huda Kattan

Huda Kattan has built an ever-expanding empire from the ground up and she continues to reinvent the make-up world as we know it, one formular at a time.

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“No matter how small you might feel, no matter how low you may feel on the ladder or the totem pole, no matter what colour you are, no matter what gender you are – you have a voice and you certainly have the right to speak up for what is right.”

-Meghan Markle

The Duchess of Sussex‘s role as a member of the royal family has encouraged her to do more as a feminist and a social justice activist. She continues to inspire and challenge everyone to live their best life!

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“Young girls are told you have to be the delicate princess. Hermione taught them that you can be the warrior.”

–Emma Watson

Her iconic role as the young wizard Hermione Granger has shaped a whole generation of girls all over the world. Emma has inspired girls to embrace their intellect and challenge the stereotypes confining them. 

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“Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”

– Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was one of the most important advancers for gender equality and women’s rights in the 60’s.  She later became the second woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court of the USA. If that isn’t inspiring then what is?

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“The greatest problem in the world today is intolerance. Everyone is so intolerant of each other.”

– Princess Diana

She was known as “the people’s princess“. Princess Diana was a passionate philanthropist and humanitarian activist. She dedicated most of her time advocating for mental illness and founded many charities to help support her cause.

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“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”

–Malala Yousafzai

A Nobel Peace Prize, Malala is a believer in women’s right to education. She is an international advocate and leader in fighting for a universal education right for girls all over the globe. 

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“I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.”

–Amelia Earhart

In a world mainly dominated by men, Amelia Earhart, a female pilot, challenged their position and advanced women in the aviation industry. She achieved multiple flying records and was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

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