There are so many amazing women in our city that creating a list celebrating their achievements could be endless. Every day we share stories about the people making Bristol a better place, but International Women’s Day brings an opportunity to highlight these on a wider platform.
In 2022 we took a look at the 137 women considered to be the most influential in Bristol, and everyone on there is still so deserving of recognition this year. Rather than replicating 2022's list, though, this year we want to celebrate the unsung heroes whose stories have made a difference in the last year. The 'ordinary' women whose efforts might get overlooked compared to those with more power, wealth or influence - but who are often those who hold our communities together.
Although strides have been made towards women’s rights in Britain, with campaigners helping to create changes in the law over the last 100 years, full equality is not yet a reality. The gender pay gap widened during the pandemic and the rising cost of childcare has driven many women out of work.
