Blog 100 years, 100 women

Daxa loves her job as a project manager but really comes alive outside of work.

Kuljit was introduced to gender equality from a young age, reinforced by the fact that in Sikhism women are equal to men in status, role and power. It is therefore no wonder that Kuljit is incredibly passionate about equality and allowing people to be the best they can be.

Growing up Lynsey was never told she could not do something, driven by her mother who accepts everyone for who they are and taught Lynsey to do the same.

Andrea has been working in law enforcement for over 22 years, carrying out important additional work to improve diversity in the sector.

Trudi was raised to follow her interests rather than conforming to what was expected of her.

Georgia is an Italophile inspired by her incredible Mama.

Victoria's nan contributed to the UK's war effort by joining the Auxiliary Territorial Service aged just 21. Although she sadly passed away at a young age, she continues to inspire strong and ambitious women in the Boyes family.

Caroline has seen a lot of changes over her career and from initially being seen as a curiosity, she is pleased to see how diversity has increased in the agricultural sector.

Alison shares her family's experience of the Child Migrant Programme and how the internet has allowed her to reconnect with long lost family.

Helen shares with us the wonderful story of her mums life in the Civil Service and the challenges she faced as a woman at work.