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The past 10 years saw women worldwide accomplishing several milestones. Despite the odds, women were still able to dominate in sports, shatter corporate glass ceilings, and make history. And as we enter a new decade, it’s safe to say that women are stronger, braver, and more capable than ever before.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’ve featured six amazing women who made an enormous impact in the last 10 years. Read on!

Simone Biles

Simone Biles’ impact on women’s sports is unparalleled. The 22-year-old is the world’s third most decorated gymnast and is currently the holder of the most number of World Championship medals (25). And considering that she’s only 22, you can certainly expect more wondrous feats from Ms. Biles.

Kris Jenner

Love them or hate them, you have to appreciate the Kardashians’ hustle. In the last decade, the family transformed themselves from run-of-the-mill socialites into multimedia moguls and pop culture icons. And at the center of it all is Kris Jenner, who used her entrepreneurial savvy to nab TV show deals, launch multi-million dollar businesses such as Kylie Cosmetics, and establish her family as Hollywood royalty. Truly, mother knows best!

Greta Thunberg

What were you doing when you were in your teens? Probably not leading an international campaign against climate change, like 17-year-old Greta Thunberg, who organized a school climate strike that got students around the world skipping school on Friday in the name of the environment. Her passion for her advocacy has earned her several honors, including nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize and the Time Person of the Year award.

Serena Williams

The last decade saw Serena Williams go from being a top-ranked tennis player to becoming the most dominant tennis player alive, with the most Grand Slam titles among all active players, both male and female. Athletic prowess aside, her social activism and philanthropy also deserve special recognition, raising money for several charities and non-profit organizations.

Malala Yousafzai

Another teenager who made headlines in the last decade is Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani girl who bravely documented her life as a female student under the harsh Taliban regime. Because of her actions, she was targeted by the Taliban and was shot in the head in 2012, prompting an outpour of support for her standing up for the right of girls to be educated. She has successfully recovered from her injury and has since devoted her young life to fighting for the rights of women and children.

Rihanna

Everything Rihanna touches seems to turn into gold. After making the world dance with her hit songs, she was able to successfully venture into fashion and beauty with the launch of her eponymous brand, Fenty. Both her cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, and lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty, have received praise for their thoughtful inclusivity. She was also the first woman–and a woman of color, at that–to launch a fashion brand under luxury fashion group LVMH. As the cool kids would say these days, we stan this Barbadian queen.

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In the not-so-distant past, women were treated as second-class citizens. They were only expected to stay home and take care of the family. They were unable to vote, work in some industries, or even participate in sporting events.

Fortunately, we have come a long way since then, and International Women’s Day is held every year to celebrate the milestones and achievements that women have achieved through the decades.

However, the fight is not yet over. There’s still so much that can be done to improve the lives of women. The good news is that these need not be grand gestures—you can celebrate femininity and empower women in your own way. Read on:

Join an International Women’s Day event

Your city should have a few events that celebrate International Women’s Day. Gather your gal pals and join the fun! Who knows, it might just be one of the most enlightening and fun days of your life. Check out https://www.internationalwomensday.com/EventList to find an event near you!

Support a female entrepreneur

HTC. Spanx. Net-a-Porter. What do these brands have in common? They were all founded by women entrepreneurs: Taiwan-born Cher Wang is a co-founder of HTC, Shark Tank guest judge Sara Blakely started Spanx, and Dame Natalie Massenet founded Net-a-Porter and went on to change the world of luxury e-commerce. You don’t have to splurge, though! If you have female loved ones with their own businesses, you can simply make a purchase from them. It will go a long way!

Donate to an organization that supports women

There are lots of non-profit organizations that support women. Catalyst is dedicated to improving the progress of women in the workplace, while the Malala Fund, which was started by Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, champions young women’s right to be educated. Another alternative is to donate to your local women’s shelter.

Read books written by women authors.

Women usually offer an interesting perspective on things, and this is pretty evident in their literary work. Just look at the magical Wizarding universe that J.K. Rowling created, the dystopian reality that Margaret Atwood created for The Handmaid’s Tale, the gothic masterpiece that is Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and the masterfully painted scenes in Virginia Woolf’s novels.

Do something nice for a woman you love.

Really, you don’t have to go far and wide to change the world this International Women’s Day. We’re all lucky to have amazing women in our lives—honor them by doing something that will make them smile. Be it a bouquet of flowers, a box of cookies, or even just a warm, tight hug, these little shows of support will go a long, long way.

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