The BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2023.
Among the names on the list are lawyer and former US First Lady Michelle Obama, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, Ballon d'Or-winning soccer player Aitana Bonmatí, AI expert Timnit Gebru, feminist icon Gloria Steinem, star of Hollywood America Ferrera and beauty mogul Huda Kattan.
In a year where extreme heat, wildfires, floods and other natural disasters have made headlines, the list also recognizes women who have worked to help their communities address climate change issues and take action to adapt to the impacts his.
The list also includes 28 climate pioneers.
Nataša Kandić, Serbia
Human rights lawyer
Bayang, China
Lawyers
Sophia Kianni, US
Student and social entrepreneur
Andreza Delgado, Brazil
Curator and cultural manager
Xu Zaozao, China
Egg freezing activist
Michelle Obama, USA
Lawyer, author and activist
Basima Abdulrahman, Iraq
Green Building Entrepreneur
Arati Kumar-Rao, India
Photographer
Canan Dagdeviren,
Scientific Turkey
Chila Kumari Burman, UK
Artiste
Sarah Ott, USA
Teacher
Vee Kativhu, Zimbabwe/UK
Content creator and YouTuber
Aitana Bonmatí, Spain
Soccer Player
Anna Huttunen, Finland
Carbon impact technology expert
Esi Buobasa, Ghana
fisherman
Tamar Museridze, Georgia
Journalist
Bianca Williams, UK
Athlete
Sagarika Sriram, United Arab Emirates
Climate Advisor
Georgia Harrison, UK
TV personality
Isabel Farías Meyer, Chile
Early menopause activist
You can find the complete list here
