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| Wonder Women: busting stereotypes across the world | Wonder Women: busting stereotypes across the world |
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| On 28 October the BBC will host a day of events focusing on the power of women - those who have changed the world around them and inspired others to do the same. | |
| Our keynote speakers include Joyce Banda, president of Malawi from 2012 to 2014 and named by Forbes magazine as the most powerful woman in Africa. | Our keynote speakers include Joyce Banda, president of Malawi from 2012 to 2014 and named by Forbes magazine as the most powerful woman in Africa. |
| Iranian-born British comedian Shappi Khorsandi will also speak at the event, held in London. | Iranian-born British comedian Shappi Khorsandi will also speak at the event, held in London. |
| Among those joining them will be Prof Lesley Yellowlees, the first woman president of Britain's Royal Society of Chemistry in its 171 year history. | Among those joining them will be Prof Lesley Yellowlees, the first woman president of Britain's Royal Society of Chemistry in its 171 year history. |
| The inspiring young entrepreneur Shazia Saleem will also be sharing her experiences of setting up her own ready meals company. | The inspiring young entrepreneur Shazia Saleem will also be sharing her experiences of setting up her own ready meals company. |
| Everyday sexism | Everyday sexism |
| Designers, doctors, businesswomen, human rights defenders, social aid activists, bloggers, footballers, economists, actresses, comedians, novelists, photographers and many others will also be taking part. | Designers, doctors, businesswomen, human rights defenders, social aid activists, bloggers, footballers, economists, actresses, comedians, novelists, photographers and many others will also be taking part. |
| They will debate on current hot topics - what is it like to survive as a refugee in conflict zones or how to live and feed a large family in a war zone. | They will debate on current hot topics - what is it like to survive as a refugee in conflict zones or how to live and feed a large family in a war zone. |
| Underage marriages, everyday sexism and health issues are also on the agenda. | Underage marriages, everyday sexism and health issues are also on the agenda. |
| Women entrepreneurs from around the world who defy stereotypes will also join us and tell their experiences. | Women entrepreneurs from around the world who defy stereotypes will also join us and tell their experiences. |
| The conference will be streamed online and broadcast live in English on BBC News online, as well as by many of our 27 global languages services. | The conference will be streamed online and broadcast live in English on BBC News online, as well as by many of our 27 global languages services. |
| The 100 Women season is a chance for women to be represented, involved and inspired - and we want you to have your say. | The 100 Women season is a chance for women to be represented, involved and inspired - and we want you to have your say. |
| Get in touch via email, text message and social media, including Facebook and Twitter, using the hashtag #100Women. | Get in touch via email, text message and social media, including Facebook and Twitter, using the hashtag #100Women. |
| We also want your pictures of women who defy stereotypes. Have you photographed an image of a woman taking part in the unexpected which you are happy to share with the world? | We also want your pictures of women who defy stereotypes. Have you photographed an image of a woman taking part in the unexpected which you are happy to share with the world? |
| We also want your stories on the daily sexism that you face. Send us your photos and one-minute videos that you have filmed describing the sexist behaviour you have experienced. Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk and leave your contact details if you are happy to talk to a BBC journalist. | We also want your stories on the daily sexism that you face. Send us your photos and one-minute videos that you have filmed describing the sexist behaviour you have experienced. Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk and leave your contact details if you are happy to talk to a BBC journalist. |
| Send your pictures and videos to yourpics or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. | Send your pictures and videos to yourpics or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. |
| Read the terms and conditions | Read the terms and conditions |