December 08, (THEWILL) – The British Broadcasting Corporation has released its list of 100 most inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2021.
Nigerian renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, as well as the founder of Headfort Foundation, Oluyemi Adetiba, made the list of 2021 BBC 100 most inspiring and influential women.
According to BBC, Women from Afghanistan make up half of this year’s list, some of whom appear under pseudonyms and without photos for their own safety.
“The resurgence of the Taliban in August 2021 has changed the lives of millions of Afghans – with girls banned from receiving secondary education, the ministry for women’s affairs being disbanded, and women in many cases told not to return to work. This year’s list recognises the scope of their bravery and their achievements as they are forced to reset their lives,” it said.
Among them are Malala Yousafzai, the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Samoa’s first female Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa, Professor Heidi J Larson, who heads the Vaccine Confidence Project.
