The World Woman Foundation, in partnership with Geometry, BCW, Hogarth Worldwide, and Gramercy Park Studios, launched World Woman Hour supported by the #ShesMyHero campaign in 2020 in celebration of International Day of the Girl.

This socially powered movement aims to encourage girls around the world to find the one hero that inspires them to overcome obstacles and change their world.

The global Facebook powered online event featured inspiring stories of 60 remarkable women, told in 60 seconds, visualized in 60 powerful minutes of film.

“The goal of each minute is for all women to tell their personal stories that include wisdom, advice, confidence boosters, real-life learning, and lessons about overcoming anything. With our goal to empower one million women and girls by 2030, we believe that their experiences will make a difference for the younger generation,” says Rupa Dash, CEO of World Woman Foundation, “Through the World Woman Hour, these 60 hero stories of women changing the world will continue to drive awareness on critical issues currently faced by women and girls globally.”

The collection of 60 inspirational women sharing their stories include legendary primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall; Paralympic medalist Tatyana McFadden; NASA astronautJessica Meir; Jameela Jamil British actress, radio presenter, model, writer and activist; head of Vaccine Research and Development and leading scientist behind the COVID-19 vaccine Kathrin Jansin PhD, Head of Vaccine Research & Development, Pfizer.

Also featured are Ann Mukherjee Chairman & CEO, North America Pernod Ricard; Vidya Balan Indian actress. pioneering change in the portrayal of women in Hindi cinema; Camila Coehlo, Brazilian influencer; Raha Moharrak, youngest Arab & first Saudi woman to conquer Mount Everest; Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed Permanent Representative of African Union to UN; Brazilian/American fashion designer & beauty entrepreneur; Camila Coelho, Zainab Al-Eqabi Iraqi War Survivor

Drawn from different backgrounds across business, tech, politics, culture, fashion, and beyond, these women have fought against stereotypes and persevered through personal and professional challenges to create ideas changing the world.

Elspeth Lynn, executive creative director #ShesMyHero added, “Sometimes, we just need to be inspired by one person who is already doing what we want to do. So, our ambition is that a girl will watch World Woman Hour and say to herself, 'If she can do it, so can I.”

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