LEADING THE CHARGE

At The Big Issue we follow the stories of the Changemakers fighting to lift others out of hardship. Frequently women are the bedrock of vital activism and campaigning, but they don’t always receive the justified and necessary credit.

So this International Women’s Day (March 8), we’re highlighting some of the most inspiring women giving a voice to the disadvantaged. Whether being driven by their own experiences to make things better for generations to come, or using their platforms to fight for the rights of those who have to go without, they’re driving change for those who need it most.

From railing against the inhumane treatment of refugees, to getting black history taught in schools, to leading the work for a vaccine that promises to steer us out of the pandemic, their work gives us hope for a brighter