Who would ever think that so much went on in the soul of a young girl?

"We didn’t have a voice, we didn’t have dreams, but now we do."

Since the beginning of human race women have stood out for many reasons. Either in every aspect of daily live, or in situations of extreme courage, women not only stand for their values ​​and qualities but also, demonstrate their amazing strength as a genre.

Throughout history the importance of women’s role has increased; from nurses and housewives to not only incredible defenders of human rights, leaders, athletes and teachers, but also presidents, saints, actresses and mothers.

The actual impact of women’s role in the world has been a result of many women that in the past fought for our rights and our ideals.

The way that women have come through the years hasn’t been easy. In order to ensure us a job, a vote, or free expression in any of its forms, women fought for the future generations, they claimed for equality between men and women.

As girls, we have to realize the importance of our role in our current society, the importance that lies in our words and in our actions. Being a girl means having the responsibility of changing the world as well as changing humanity.

These are some of the most important women characters that have changed the definition of being a girl. Their thoughts, words and actions, changed the perspective of being a woman in this society usually ruled by men.

Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797)

MLXLS​​“If women be educated for dependence; that is, to act according to the will of another fallible being, and submit, right or wrong, to power, where are we to stop?”

Better known as a British philosopher and writer, she was considered one of the greatest figures of the modern world, since she not only was able to establish herself as an independent writer, but also for her call for equality and women’s rights.

Coco Chanel (1883-1971)

“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”

Characterized by her breakdown of genres in fashion. She redesigned fashion for women; they could wear men's clothing. Also, she caused the disruption of the traditional feminine ideal of the time.

Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)

“Well behaved women rarely make history.”

American politician, diplomat, and activist. She fought for human rights and stood out for being a controversial first lady who had her own column at a newspaper and held press conferences.

Frida Kahlo (1907-1954)

“Feet what do I need you for, when I have wings to fly?”

A woman that through paint was capable of reflecting herself and her inner truth. Her paintings exalted the reality behind being a woman; cruelty, suffering and the consequences a woman has to suffer in this society.

Mother Teresa (1910-1997)

“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.”

Missionary and beatified woman, she also received a Nobel prize and several miracles were accredited to her. Her love for others was an incredible proof of her inner peace. Service, as well as love, were her biggest legacies.

Rosa Parks (1913-2005)

“I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free... so other people would be also free.”

She was a leader of the civil rights movement in the US. Rosa's fearless rejection of racial segregation made her “the first lady of civil rights”. As she refused to give a seat to a white person on a bus, she turned into a defender of black rights.

Eva Perón (1919-1952)

"I demanded more rights for women because I know what women had to put up with."

Argentinian actress and politician.

She was president of the Female Peronist Party, president of the Eva Peron Foundation and Spiritual Leader of the Nation.

Championed women's suffrage in Argentina, she achieved political equality between men and women. Moreover, she diffused a big social action fighting for Labor rights among others.

Marilyn Monroe (1926 – 1962)

“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”

One of the most important actresses of the 20th century. Characterized for starring in major films and being a pop cultural icon. One of the greatest actresses and models of the century.

Anne Frank (1929-1945)

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”

Diarist and writer. She is one of the most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Her diary, The Diary of a Young Girl, tells her story while being in a concentration camp; the cruel reality behind the World War 2, told from the perspective of a girl.

Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997)

“Nothing brings me more happiness than trying to help the most vulnerable people in society. It is a goal and an essential part of my life - a kind of destiny. Whoever is in distress can call on me. I will come running wherever they are.”

Married to Prince of Wales, she devoted herself in programs for Leprosy, landmines and homelessness. After dying in a car accident, funds were provided to organizations and support initiatives to provide care to the sick in Africa and also for helping refugees.

Malala Yousafzai (1997- )

“I don't want to be remembered as the girl who was shot. I want to be remembered as the girl who stood up.”

Student, activist, and blogger that after being shot in the head by a man on her school bus, began a way to being a figurehead for girls' education and human rights, specifically women rights.

Beyonce (1981- )

“We all have our imperfections. But I'm human, and you know, it's important to concentrate on other qualities besides outer beauty.”

Singer, dancer, model, actress and entrepreneur. Beyonce, after being part of a successful trio music, debuted in the world as a solo artist. Both her music and her roles in various films, have greatly boosted her career.

As a self-proclaimed "contemporary feminist", her songs are a hymn for women today; women who are not characterized by their physical aspects, but also by their dreams, voices and ideals.