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There are so many women who have and are changing the world, so what better day than International Women’s Day (March 8) to celebrate all of the powerful ladies in our lives?
Celebrate women all over the world (cue Beyonce’s Run the World) by following these inspiring Instagram accounts. Each will give you the pick-me-up you need to feel empowered and ready to slay the day.
@the.wing
The Wing was born out of the belief that women need and deserve a multipurpose space that’s designed to make their lives easier. Plus, magic is created when women gather together.
@amandlastenberg
Amanda Stenberg, who played Rue in The Hunger Games, is just as fierce in real life. The 17-year-old speaks out against racial inequality and understands the importance of including men in the fight for gender equality.
@lavernecox
Orange is the New Black actress Laverne Cox really needs no introduction. She’s an absolute powerhouse in her work for trans-advocacy. Plus, her Instagram feed is the perfect combination of glamour, fun, and humor.
@rookiemag
Rookie Magazine might be geared towards teenage girls, but the material is for all ages. Rookie’s Instagram feed brings together content from the mag and young feminists around the world.
@rowanblanchard
Rowan Blanchard is only 16, but the topics she discusses with her four million followers shows that her maturity is beyond her years. Even with the world as her audience, she isn’t afraid to speak her mind.
@rupikaur_
Rupi Kaur is a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator widely known for her two collections of poetry, Milk and Honey and The Sun and Her Flowers. Her work explores a variety of themes ranging from love, loss, trauma, healing, femininity, migration, and revolution.
@ codergirl_
Mixing fashion with coding and posting about her daily life, Laura Medalia inspires girls interested in computer science by proving that the field doesn’t have to be male-dominated.
@words_of_women
A place for women to feel inspired, rejuvenated, and heard, this account has become a meeting place of the minds. From books to quotes to inspirational stories, the account is about discovering your authentic self.
@therealmariskahargitay
Mariska Hargitay played Benson in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as a seriously tough detective seeking justice for victims of sexual abuse and violence. The role led her to start the Joyful Heart Foundation, an organization transforming society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse while supporting surviors’ healing.
@feministfightclub
The account is based on award-winning journalist Jessica Bennet. She authored the book Feminist Fight Club, which is about standing up against sexism in the workplace.
xx, The FabFitFun Team
