7 Times Women Made History In 2023

Here's an ode to all the women that made 2023 the year it was. From big wins to cultural revolutions, women's contributions this year were unmissable.

Asian Games 2023

Women and women's teams swept 50 wins in tournament including cricket, kabaddi, athletics, and sepaktakraw. Image: Al Jazeera

Asian Para Games 2023

The woman para-athletes from India showcased unmatched determination. Athletes including Sheetal Devi and Avani Lekhara clinched golds. Image: The Hindu

Harmilan Bains

Harmilan Bains, Silver medal winner in athletics at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. (Image: PTI Photo)

Armed Forces

Indian women in the armed forces broke many gender barriers. While Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi became the first female Aide-de-Camp, Captain Geetika Koul became the first woman officer at world's highest battlefield. Image: DIPR

Nobel Peace Prize 2023

Narges Mohammadi received the Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavered determination towards human rights of Iranian women. Still in prison, she stands as an icon of activism against the death penalty in Iran. Image: Wikipedia

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

The Eras Tour was a cultural revolution this year, with Taylor Swift becoming the highest streamed female musician. The Eras Tour was the highest-grossing concert tour ever. Image: Atlantic

Miss Universe 2023

This year's Miss Universe pageant was remarkable in inclusivity and diversity. It was the first time a body-positive model contested, a model from Pakistan contested, and a transwoman from Nicaragua contested. Image: ZeeNews

Barbie

A film made by women for a cultural revolution among women. Barbie, released in July, stood as a symbol of feminine power as well as a reminder on cultural history. Image: Warner Bros