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