We asked people who have pledged to #Walk4Women this International Women's Day why it's so important for them to take part.

Women share why they're taking part in the #Walk4Women this IWD

International Women's Day

Lisa Smosarki, editor in chief of Stylist

Michelle Blond, presentation manager at Stylist

Miranda Larbi, Strong Women editor at Stylist

Kellyann Prior, head of retail at Stylist

Felicity Thistlethwaite, digital content director at Stylist

Manon Clarke, digital marketing executive at Stylist

Meena Alexander, features editor at Stylist