For International Women's Day 2025, themed "Accelerate Action", we reflect on twelve courageous LGBTQ+ women from history who defied societal norms. Their profound stories range from Julie d'Aubigny, a 17th-century sword-fighting opera singer, to Anne Lister, a landowner whose diaries documented her lesbian relationships in code. These women challenged prejudice and misogyny to live openly, offering inspiration and visibility to queer identity. Their legacies remind us of the necessary strides still required to attain true gender equality, further underscoring IWD's mission.
"In light of the 2025 International Women's Day theme 'Accelerate Action', we celebrate 12 LGBTQ+ women from history who defied societal norms and lived authentically."
"From Julie d'Aubigny, a sword-slinger who rescued her lover, to the Ladies of Llangollen whose relationship scandalized their society, these women were bold trailblazers."
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