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International Women’s Day 2024: The world is immersed in the celebrations of International Women’s Day, an occasion celebrated to commemorate the efforts, contributions and achievements of women in different domains of society. Celebrated on March 8 annually, Women’s Day focuses on bridging the gender inequality gap between men and women and offering women opportunities to represent themselves on every platform.

The theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.’ Gone are the days when women used to hide behind pallus from everyone for the factor that they were women. The 21st-century women do not hide behind anyone, instead, they have the confidence to come forward and face the challenges that the world throws at them. As we are celebrating women today, here are some beautiful quotes by female celebrities that reflect women's empowerment.

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International Women’s Day 2024: Quotes By Female Celebrities 

"Empowerment of women leads to development of a good family, good society and ultimately a good nation." - Indira Gandhi, Former Prime Minister of India

"When there is oppression, the only self-respecting thing is to rise and say this shall cease today because my right is justice." - Sarojini Naidu, Former Governor of Uttar Pradesh

"Oppression and discrimination must be challenged and fought against." - Savitribai Phule, Indian social reformer

Women, Their Rights, and Nothing Less." - Susan B. Anthony, American women's rights activist

"I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own." - Audre Lorde, American Writer

“Human rights are women's rights, and women's rights are human rights." - Hillary Clinton, Former United States Secretary of State

"It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent." - Madeleine Albright

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“We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead." - Beyoncé, American Singer-Songwriter

"There's something so special about a woman who dominates in a man's world. It takes a certain grace, strength, intelligence, fearlessness, and the nerve to never take no for an answer." - Rihanna, Singer

“It is time that we all see gender as a spectrum instead of two sets of opposing ideals.” - Emma Watson, Actor

We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back. – Malala Yousafzai

"There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”— Michelle Obama

"In my moments of doubt, I've told myself firmly – if not me, who? If not now, when? If you have similar doubts when opportunities are presented to you, I hope those words might be helpful." - Emma Watson

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"The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you're very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind and above all, be humble." — Serena Williams

"No matter how different women are, we all seem to share the guilt that we're not doing enough. If anything, I would say that as long as you're doing your best, it's more than enough." — Jessica Alba

"We have to teach our boys the rules of equality and respect, so that as they grow up gender equality becomes a natural way of life. And we have to teach our girls that they can reach as high as humanly possible." — Beyonce

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"You can be an absolute woman, and also be smart and tough and not lose your femininity." - Priyanka Chopra

“I think being a woman, by itself, the very fact that you are a woman is a gift of God which all of us must appreciate. The origin of a child is a mother and is a woman. A woman is the one who shares the love and shows a man what love, caring and sharing are all about. That is the essence of a woman." - Sushmita Sen

“I don’t know why beauty is attached only to women. I don’t believe it’s gender-specific or even species-specific.”- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

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