2020 has been one of the craziest years. With the pandemic, protests, climate change concerns, and the election, this year has not only been challenging but also a struggle for people as they adjust to the new normal. Despite all these obstacles, however, women continue to blaze new trails over the course of this year.
1. Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, also known as the ‘Notorious RBG’, dedicated her whole life to fighting for equality under the law. She was a voice for the voiceless and inspired women not just in America but around the world. During her tenure as a supreme court justice, RBG voted in support of same-sex marriage and women’s ability to get an abortion.
“My mother told me to be a lady. And for her, that meant be your own person, be independent“
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
2. Jacinda Ardern
New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern won her re-election by a landslide. Ardern was praised for her prompt response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While serving as prime minister, Ardern announced that she and her cabinet will take a 20% cut because of the pandemic. She has single-handedly changed the way we look at leadership, through her actions, strength, and compassion. She is truly a real-strong woman!
“Do you want to be a leader that looks back in time and say that you were on the wrong side of the argument when the world was crying out for a solution?”
Jacinda Ardern- World Economic Forum
3. Stacey Abrams
Stacey Abrams and grassroots organizations across Georgia helped register more than 800,000 voters since 2018. Georgia hadn’t turned blue in nearly three decades and it’s all thanks to Abrams and other black women. She has raised nearly $6 million for the upcoming Georgia senate runoff.
“We can do this together, because while individually you have purpose, together we have power”
Stacey Abrams- Founder, Fair Fight Action
4. Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris made history as the first black and south Asian American woman to be elected as Vice President of the United States. This was not only a historical moment for America but it also changed the face of American politics. Harris is an inspiration for women all over the world.
“While I may be the first woman in this office, I won’t be the last”
Kamala Harris, Vice President-elect victory speech
5. KK Shailaja
Kerala’s health minister KK Shailaja was praised for her quick response to COVID-19. With a population of about 35 million, Kerala reported only 4 deaths back in May. Shailja met with her emergency response team after COVID-19 started to rapidly spread in China.
“No one with the coronavirus should die because of our lack of care. That was our thinking”
KK Shailaja
6. Lizzo
Lizzo took over Tik Tok by her portrayal of encouraging body positivity. The Grammy winner has clapped back numerous times at people who have criticized her body on social media. Her song “Good as hell” is all about self-confidence and self-love. We love an unapologetic queen!!
“Health is not just determined by what you look like on the outside. Health is also what happens on the inside”
Lizzo
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