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Saluting the spirit of women

In celebration of Women's Day, we bring you 12 unique women who have made an impact. Click on the comment link below and vote for the woman you think embodies the spirit of this day and age. Tell us why you have chosen the person and how she inspires you.

Comments (9)

  1. Added 13:13 March 9, 2010

    I don't think Michelle Obama should be on the list. Obama is a product of the media and his wife is only a conjuncture of the political game.

    Anonymous, Helsinki, Finland

  2. Added 13:12 March 8, 2010

    A reader has said Angelina Jolie should not be a part of this list. I disagree. She did not "steal somebody's husband". The person she is referring to made his choice. The reader goes on to saying you can adopt as many children as you want if you were rich. But, have others done the same? Angelina Jolie thought enough for these children to gave them a home, a family and a better life. It is not about hiring nannies for children, but in fact caring for another life. Many of us have trouble caring for our own children. Jolie's love for her adopted children hasn't reduced even after she had three biological children. That says a lot about her. Apart from that, she is a goodwill ambassador for the UN and has done a lot to help refugees. I think she has made a difference and definitely deserves to be on this list of "Saluting the spirit of women".

    Tracy N., Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  3. Added 11:57 March 8, 2010

    I feel the list is not at all comparable , all the first lady has the support of their men to do the services. Consideration to be given to those women who has no support and has to face this bad world on her own.

    Sangeetha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  4. Added 11:51 March 8, 2010

    Angenlina Jolie should not be on this list. There are amazing women who are pure and brave and they deserve all honour and praise. A woman takes somebody's husband away should not be honoured. Not even if she adopts 20 children. That is not very difficult to do anyway when you are a millionaire and you can hire 20 nannies for 6 children.

    Anonymous, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  5. Added 11:36 March 8, 2010

    The best example of live , it was Ms. Malalai Joya , she could do many things in her society , day by day woman is improving ...there are not Obstacles I’m proud to be a woman Melissa M. Surco

    Anonymous, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  6. Added 10:48 March 8, 2010

    I will vote for her, she's the bravest lady who made impact without fearing his life in a country where no one is safe.

    Ramzan, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  7. Added 10:35 March 8, 2010

    All the women listed above have in one way or another made a difference in society. Some have spoken up for women's rights, while others have helped others learn from their own mistakes. But, I personally think out of all the women in this picture gallery, Mukhtar Mai has to be the most inspiring one. Having been a victim of gang rape, one would expect her to give up. In most cases, women who have been raped do not speak up, either to protect their own dignity, or because they are afraid of their attacker. Mukhtar Mai, however, decided to challenge her attackers. I am amazed by her spirit and determination. She is also teaching young girls about women's rights and gender issues. Educating female students, to me, seems like one of the best deeds you could do. The girls would grow up to be educated mothers, who can then pass on their knowledge to their children.

    Natasha Pierce, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

  8. Added 09:51 March 8, 2010

    All the women of the world should be proud of this women. She is the fearless voice for all the women. Be strong sister. May Allah protect you from all the evil.

    Sue, Orange county, United States

  9. Added 07:13 March 8, 2010

    i am surprized not to see sonia gandhi's name on the list she is the most powerful woman who has made an impact

    Anonymous, Dubai, Tokelau

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