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Women in India have a long and rich history of contributing to various fields of society, culture, politics, science, and arts. From ancient times, when women enjoyed equal status as men in the Vedic society, to the modern era, when women have achieved remarkable feats in various domains, Indian women have shown their resilience, courage, and talent. Some of the greatest women in India's history include Savitribai Phule, who opened the first school for girls in India; Rani Lakshmibai, who fought bravely against the British colonial rule; Sarojini Naidu, who was a prominent poet and freedom fighter; Indira Gandhi, who became the first and only female prime minister of India; Kalpana Chawla, who was the first Indian woman in space; Kiran Bedi, who was the first female IPS officer of India; Arundhati Roy, who won the Booker Prize for her novel The God of Small Things; Mary Kom, who is a six-time world boxing champion; and many more. 

Women in India face many challenges and barriers due to gender discrimination, social norms, and patriarchal structures, but they also have many opportunities and potential to overcome them and achieve their goals. Women in India are an integral part of the nation's development and progress.

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Women in the world face many challenges and opportunities in different areas of life, such as health, education, work, politics and violence. According to a UN report, less than half of the women of working age are in the labour market, compared to three quarters of men, and this gap has not changed much since 1995. Women also do more unpaid domestic and care work than men, which limits their economic potential and well-being. Moreover, women are underrepresented in leadership positions, both in the public and private sectors, and face higher risks of gender-based violence, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

However, women also have many achievements and contributions to celebrate, such as their role as front-line health workers, their resilience and innovation in the face of crises, and their inspiring stories of activism and change. The BBC has revealed a list of 100 women from around the world who have made a positive impact in various fields, such as science, arts, sports, environment and human rights. Women in the world have diverse experiences and perspectives, but they also share a common vision of gender equality and empowerment for all. | Generated by Microsoft Copilot