9 revolutionary women's movements that have heralded change

Across the decades, women have been harbingers of radical political, social and economic changes as hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets, worldwide, to protest injustice and apathy. From the fight for women’s suffrage to a call to end violence against women, for social justice and equality, to the more recent #MeToo movement against sexual predators, women have spearheaded mass movements that have brought about revolutionary changes.

This International Women’s Day, let’s take a look at some of the most significant women’s movements over the decades: