International Women's Day 2025 and Cerebral Palsy

Richard_Scope
Richard_Scope Posts: 3,736 Cerebral Palsy Network
edited March 10 in Cerebral Palsy Network

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holidaycelebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate women's cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements. It is also a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. As part of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, I wanted to celebrate women who live with CP and who have worked and continue to work to improve the lives of disabled people and raise the profile of Cerebral Palsy.

Anne McDonald

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Anne McDonald was an author and advocate for individuals with communication disabilities.

Maysoon Zayid

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Maysoon Zayid is an actress, comedian, and activist.  She is the first female Muslim comedian to perform in Palestine and Jordan.

Jhamak Ghimire

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Jhamak Ghimire is an award-winning writer from Nepal

Rosie Jones

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Rosie Jones is a comedian, actor and writer 

Obviously, I couldn't list every woman in this post. So over to you. I would love to see your suggestions.

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  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    These are all excellent suggestions @Richard_Scope :)

    In summer 2020 went to an online webinar hosted by Maysoon, on her experience of intersectionality, it was fantastic!
  • Danielle_2022
    Danielle_2022 Online Community Member Posts: 265 Empowering
    This is a great thread, @Richard_Scope! I actually hadn’t heard of a few names here & I’m grateful for the newfound role models  :D.
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,736 Cerebral Palsy Network
    Thanks, @Alex_Scope and @Danielle_2022 please do add your own too.
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Francesca Martinez



    Francesca is an English comedian, writer and actress. She has cerebral palsy, and prefers to describe herself as "wobbly".

    She's one of the first comedians with CP that I became aware of, while I was at university.
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,736 Cerebral Palsy Network
    Thanks, @Alex_Scope, I remember Francesca from the TV programme, Grange Hill.
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Oh yes I forgot she was in that, I think I was just about too young to really get into it while it was on :)
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    How incredible! And I want to celebrate everyone who identifies as a woman today  :)
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,736 Cerebral Palsy Network
    Let's add to the list!
  • Teigr
    Teigr Online Community Member Posts: 4,883 Championing
    L_Volunteer said:
    How incredible! And I want to celebrate everyone who identifies as a woman today  :)
    International Men's Day is November 19th.

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