Women across the world have spoken out loud and clear to cast a spotlight on injustice and highlight key issues of inequality, from street harassment in New York to casual prejudices surrounding rape in Brazil and personal freedoms among the women of Iran.

The kick-ass women who rallied against inequality and fearlessly campaigned for the sisterhood in 2014

Afghanistan appoints first female police chief

Lupita Nyong'o's speech on colour and beauty

Anti-FGM activists step up a gear

Ellen Page comes out at Las Vegas conference

Disability campaigner Francesca Martinez secures milestone parliamentary debate

Women of Brazil's anti-rape campaign

Teenage girl chases down a flasher

Chinese feminist walks 2,000km in sexual abuse protest

Iranian women unveil in Facebook campaign

#YesAllWomen hashtag documents everyday abuse

Kickstarter project encourages women to love their bodies

Michelle Howard becomes US Navy's second in command

Beyonce gives a shout-out to feminism

Emma Watson's rousing speech to the UN

University student launches sexual assault protest

The UAE's first female fighter pilot leads raids against Isis

Hollaback's street harassment video

Lena Dunham's searingly honest memoir

Swearing princesses star in anti-sexism video

Jennifer Lawrence's nude photo retort

A barbie with curves, ambition and stick-on cellulite

Pregnant woman's rant at anti-abortion activists

Malala Yousafzai's Nobel Peace Prize

This year's fearless feminist campaigners

The kick-ass women who scored a goal for the sisterhood in 2014