International Women’s Day: Nine inspiring women from Birmingham

It is important to mark their great work and while there are many women, several of them may be in our own lives, who deserve to be applauded, here are nine women who have had impact on society at large

Birmingham has a rich history of inspiring women who have made significant contributions to various fields. From philanthropy to the arts to sports and politics - the contributions have been enourmous. They continue to inspire the present generations and hopefully, the ones to come.

There are many inspiring women from yesteryears as well like Dame Elizabeth Cadbury, a philanthropist who dedicated her life to improving the lives of women and children in Birmingham, or Hilda Burkitt - a British suffragette and member of the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) - who must not be forgotten.

Celebrating their contributions for only a day on International Women’s Day is not enough as they continue to work tirelessly and make the world a better place every day.

It is important to mark their great work and while there are many women, several of them may be in our own lives, who deserve to be applauded, here are nine women who have had impact on society at large:

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