Can you imagine a world where the barriers of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination are removed and where girls and women are valued equally and celebrated?

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. One of the themes for this years campaign is around embracing equity.  Whether it’s in school, college, university, workplace or elsewhere, raising awareness about discrimination and taking action to push for gender parity is crucial. It opens doors for girls and young women and gives them the chance to celebrate their achievements. 

Our Ambassador Community have been thinking about what International Women's Day and #EmbraceEquity means to them as well as their own aspirations, hopes and goals. They've also discussed the barriers, challenges and worries in reaching those dreams.

Here are some of their thoughts in their own words and voices...