Celebrating International Women's Day With Inspirational Stories

Our art & design editor looks at how this iconic female painter became a successful artist in the male-led Baroque art world.

We speak to one of the most influential architects of our time about becoming a public voice for women in architecture and rising to the top of an industry typically monopolised by men.

Our music editor looks at the shocking lack of female producers in the music industry and what can be done to change that.

We spoke to co-directors Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton on why their film about one of the most famous tennis matches of all time is so important in the current social climate.
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From Joni Mitchell to MIA, there have always been trailblazers determined to make music on their own terms. Here’s our round-up of the most seminal albums made by women.

Denmark international Nadia Nadim is aiming for European glory this season, but where she has come from is just as extraordinary as where she is heading.

We spoke to And Other Stories, the UK publisher tackling gender inequality by publishing only female authors in 2018.

Our tech & entrepreneurship editor takes a look at the female-focused groups working to make entrepreneurship a woman’s game.

Looking for more inspirational stories? Check out these strong women who are risking it all to change the world.

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