What can you do today that your grandmother could not do?

Women have been instrumental in bringing about change in their countries.

Through protest, courage and determination, women fought for political power, social change and a better future. Their resolve in the face of adversity helped pave the way for greater freedoms and opportunities for the generations that followed.

But what happens when ordinary women are faced with extraordinary circumstances?

Join me as we explore two countries where ordinary women did extraordinary things when circumstances demanded it.