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It's International Women's Day — here are 23 quotes from the strongest feminist voices around the world

From authors to political leaders these women are speaking out on the importance of gender equality.

Actress Emma Watson sits with the crowd during the Women's March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington.

The earliest celebration of International Women's Day was in 1909. That year, the Socialist Party of America dedicated the day to honoring

Hillary Clinton: former Secretary of State, former New York Senator and 2016 Democratic nominee for President of the United States

Emma Watson: actress and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador

Gloria Steinem: journalist and political activist

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Malala Yousafzai: humanitarian and youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate

Sheryl Sandberg: COO of Facebook, founder of LeanIn.org and author

Bell Hook: author of "Feminist Theory"

Michelle Obama: former First Lady of the United States

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Supreme Court Justice

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Melinda Gates: co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Betty Friedan: author of "The Feminine Mystique"

Beyoncé: singer, songwriter and actress

Lori Greiner: inventor, entrepreneur, and television personality

Jessica Alba: actress, philanthropist and co-founder of The Honest Company

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Cecile Richards: president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Dilma Rousseff: first female president of Brazil

Amal Clooney: barrister and philanthropist

Cheris Kramarae: author of "A Feminist Dictionary"

Coco Chanel: famed fashion designer and businesswoman

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Jennifer Aniston: actress, producer, and businesswoman

Ursula Burns: former CEO and current chairperson of Xerox

Madonna: performer, businesswoman and philanthropist

Katie Couric: journalist and author

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