“A new system is needed: one where women are [perceived] as strong, respected, and with the same abilities as any human being, without any prejudice. Different possibilities are needed for each woman, including transgender, Indigenous, immigrant, single mothers.”

Mexico, 18–24 years old, self-employed, mixed race/ethnicity, bisexual 

“Expectations about how to develop a senior career must change to give women the space to grow their career alongside their personal aspirations.”

France, 45–54 years old, employed full-time, heterosexual

“More women need to be present in leadership roles across all industries. Women—and not just white women, [but] ALL women.”

UK, 18–24 years old, employed full-time, Asian/Asian-British, heterosexual

“The world of work to be adapted to [women’s] ambitions. For example, working hours are flexible for those who have children and want to be able to take care of them while at the same time delivering the expected results at work.” 

Côte d’Ivoire, 25-34 years old

“Misogyny and sexism are taught from the earliest moments and permeate through the rest of our lives at work, school and everyday life. It needs to be nipped at the bud and that can only be done through generational work, seeing women get to work in any industry they want, and equalizing social and gender roles.”

U.S., 18–24 years old, student, Black/African descent, lesbian

“It’s common for women’s issues to be dismissed, overlooked or downplayed by medical professionals, preventing women from receiving necessary treatment and support, which sometimes has fatal consequences.”

U.S., 25–34 years old, employed full-time, White, bisexual  

“Women need to feel safe that they can leave their houses at night, go to a club and walk alone without men kidnapping, raping, or assaulting them. Women need to be able to leave their houses without men catcalling them. Women need to be able to wear whatever they want without being blamed for what men choose to do. Reports of sexual assault and harassment need to be taken seriously by police without victim blaming. Sexual violence must have real consequences. Sex workers must feel safe. Women of color, especially Black women, must feel safe. Transgender women must feel safe.”

U.K., 18–24 years old, student, multiple ethnic groups, bisexual