Women standing up for themselves

I know, I know, I'm standing up for myself. I am such a bitch // Feminist protest sign / Women's March

A smart, strong woman – sounds so powerful, right? It does because these women really are powerful. They’re independent, fearless, and resilient. They’re not afraid to speak their mind and stand up for themselves. Smart and tough women don’t seek other people’s validation and don’t let what others think about them affect the way they see themselves. Why? Because they know who they are and they’re aware of their worth. These women have proved their strength many times. They’ve been through…

Here are the most interesting and powerful photo stories from across the web.

"One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world." — Malala Yousafzai

Over 150 photos of Mighty Girls standing up for girls and women's rights at the historic Women's Marches held worldwide on January 21.

Everyone wants a strong woman until she actually stands up, flexes her muscles, projects her voice. - Ari Eastman Quotes, Strong Women Quotes.

A group of young black women raise their fists in a black power salute. Photo credit: Getty Does anyone know when this photo was taken, who the photographer was, and where it was taken?

Emily Ratajkowski explores what it means to be “ hyper femme” and makes the case for why every women deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of how they choose to present themselves to the world.