Honoring the

Women

who inspire the

World

Celebrating global changemakers in human rights, justice, and sustainability.

Upcoming Ceremony 2025

Join us for a celebration of purpose, passion, and progress.

Date:

Saturday, December 13th

Time:

From 12:30 PM

Location:

To be announced — Paris, France

Reception:

Followed by a convivial lunch

Honoring the

Women

who inspire the

World

Celebrating global changemakers in human rights, justice, and sustainability.

Upcoming Ceremony 2025

Join us for a celebration of purpose, passion, and progress.

Date:

Saturday, December 13th

Time:

From 12:30 PM

Location:

To be announced — Paris, France

Reception:

Followed by a convivial lunch

Upcoming Ceremony 2025

Join us for a celebration of purpose, passion, and progress.

Date:

Saturday, December 13th

Time:

From 12:30 PM

Location:

To be announced — Paris, France

Reception:

Followed by a convivial lunch

Our Valued Partners

Our Mission

Amplifying the voices of women transforming the world.

We spotlight courageous changemakers whose voices deserve global attention.

our focus

The Inspiring Woman of the Year Award honors women making a transformative difference in social justice, human rights, and environmental sustainability.

our purpose

Our Impact

The Inspiring Woman of the Year Award honors women making a transformative difference in social justice, human rights, and environmental sustainability.

A voice of courage and resilience

Celebrating Our 2024 Laureate: Carine Kanimba

Carine Kanimba, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, led the international #FreeRusesabagina campaign, which secured her father’s release in 2023.

Today, she continues her mission as a global human rights defender and a strong advocate for accountability in the surveillance technology sector.

Learn more about Carine

Honoring the Women Inspiring Us

Recognizing trailblazers whose courage and leadership change lives.

Rwanda, 2024

Carine Kanimba

Human rights defender and digital privacy advocate

Pakistan, 2023

Ramla Baig

Legal reformer and co-founder of Vakeel Online

Brazil, 2023

Thais Chalub

Environmentalist protecting the Amazon and fighting climate change

Brazil, 2022

Anne Chang

Tech innovator and global advocate for inclusive growth

To every woman we honor — thank you for your courage,

To every woman we honor —
thank you for your courage,

vision, and unstoppable spirit.

Team Player • Groundbreaker • Champion • Game-changer •

Team Player • Groundbreaker • Champion • Game-changer •

Our Global Impact

Shining a light on the real-world outcomes of the Inspiring Woman of the Year award.

Global Reach

130+ countries

Engaged through our partners and community.

Award Impact

100,000+

Advocates, policymakers, and changemakers reached through laureate campaigns.

Visibility Amplified

5000+

Media stories & mentions spotlighting the voices of inspiring women.

What Our Users Are Saying

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IV Editions

Honoring extraordinary women since 2021.

"Being named Inspiring Woman of the Year was both humbling and energizing. It gave new strength to my convictions and became a lasting source of motivation — a reminder that what we stand for can inspire others to act."
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"When I walked into that room, I didn’t just see women being celebrated—I saw generations of silence breaking, dreams igniting, and a future being rewritten in real time. That night reminded me: when women rise, the world doesn’t stay the same. It gets better.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"That night didn’t just honor inspiring women — it redefined what strength, leadership, and legacy look like. As a man, I didn’t feel out of place. I felt called in — to listen more, uplift louder, and make sure the next generation of boys grows up celebrating the power of women, not fearing it.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
“I walked into the gala thinking I was there to support — I left realizing I was there to learn. Hearing those women speak, seeing their stories honored… it changed how I think about leadership, courage, even what success means. They didn’t just inspire other women — they inspired me to be a better man.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"I’ve marched, I’ve spoken, I’ve fought — but sitting in that room, watching these women lead with fire and grace, I felt something I hadn’t in years: peace. Because I knew the torch hadn’t just been passed — it had been multiplied. These women aren’t our future. They are our now.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"Being named Inspiring Woman of the Year was both humbling and energizing. It gave new strength to my convictions and became a lasting source of motivation — a reminder that what we stand for can inspire others to act."
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"When I walked into that room, I didn’t just see women being celebrated—I saw generations of silence breaking, dreams igniting, and a future being rewritten in real time. That night reminded me: when women rise, the world doesn’t stay the same. It gets better.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"That night didn’t just honor inspiring women — it redefined what strength, leadership, and legacy look like. As a man, I didn’t feel out of place. I felt called in — to listen more, uplift louder, and make sure the next generation of boys grows up celebrating the power of women, not fearing it.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
“I walked into the gala thinking I was there to support — I left realizing I was there to learn. Hearing those women speak, seeing their stories honored… it changed how I think about leadership, courage, even what success means. They didn’t just inspire other women — they inspired me to be a better man.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"I’ve marched, I’ve spoken, I’ve fought — but sitting in that room, watching these women lead with fire and grace, I felt something I hadn’t in years: peace. Because I knew the torch hadn’t just been passed — it had been multiplied. These women aren’t our future. They are our now.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"Being named Inspiring Woman of the Year was both humbling and energizing. It gave new strength to my convictions and became a lasting source of motivation — a reminder that what we stand for can inspire others to act."
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"When I walked into that room, I didn’t just see women being celebrated—I saw generations of silence breaking, dreams igniting, and a future being rewritten in real time. That night reminded me: when women rise, the world doesn’t stay the same. It gets better.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"That night didn’t just honor inspiring women — it redefined what strength, leadership, and legacy look like. As a man, I didn’t feel out of place. I felt called in — to listen more, uplift louder, and make sure the next generation of boys grows up celebrating the power of women, not fearing it.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
“I walked into the gala thinking I was there to support — I left realizing I was there to learn. Hearing those women speak, seeing their stories honored… it changed how I think about leadership, courage, even what success means. They didn’t just inspire other women — they inspired me to be a better man.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"I’ve marched, I’ve spoken, I’ve fought — but sitting in that room, watching these women lead with fire and grace, I felt something I hadn’t in years: peace. Because I knew the torch hadn’t just been passed — it had been multiplied. These women aren’t our future. They are our now.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"Being named Inspiring Woman of the Year was both humbling and energizing. It gave new strength to my convictions and became a lasting source of motivation — a reminder that what we stand for can inspire others to act."
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"When I walked into that room, I didn’t just see women being celebrated—I saw generations of silence breaking, dreams igniting, and a future being rewritten in real time. That night reminded me: when women rise, the world doesn’t stay the same. It gets better.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"That night didn’t just honor inspiring women — it redefined what strength, leadership, and legacy look like. As a man, I didn’t feel out of place. I felt called in — to listen more, uplift louder, and make sure the next generation of boys grows up celebrating the power of women, not fearing it.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
“I walked into the gala thinking I was there to support — I left realizing I was there to learn. Hearing those women speak, seeing their stories honored… it changed how I think about leadership, courage, even what success means. They didn’t just inspire other women — they inspired me to be a better man.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"I’ve marched, I’ve spoken, I’ve fought — but sitting in that room, watching these women lead with fire and grace, I felt something I hadn’t in years: peace. Because I knew the torch hadn’t just been passed — it had been multiplied. These women aren’t our future. They are our now.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt

"Being named Inspiring Woman of the Year was both humbling and energizing. It gave new strength to my convictions and became a lasting source of motivation — a reminder that what we stand for can inspire others to act."
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"When I walked into that room, I didn’t just see women being celebrated—I saw generations of silence breaking, dreams igniting, and a future being rewritten in real time. That night reminded me: when women rise, the world doesn’t stay the same. It gets better.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"That night didn’t just honor inspiring women — it redefined what strength, leadership, and legacy look like. As a man, I didn’t feel out of place. I felt called in — to listen more, uplift louder, and make sure the next generation of boys grows up celebrating the power of women, not fearing it.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
“I walked into the gala thinking I was there to support — I left realizing I was there to learn. Hearing those women speak, seeing their stories honored… it changed how I think about leadership, courage, even what success means. They didn’t just inspire other women — they inspired me to be a better man.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"I’ve marched, I’ve spoken, I’ve fought — but sitting in that room, watching these women lead with fire and grace, I felt something I hadn’t in years: peace. Because I knew the torch hadn’t just been passed — it had been multiplied. These women aren’t our future. They are our now.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"Being named Inspiring Woman of the Year was both humbling and energizing. It gave new strength to my convictions and became a lasting source of motivation — a reminder that what we stand for can inspire others to act."
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"When I walked into that room, I didn’t just see women being celebrated—I saw generations of silence breaking, dreams igniting, and a future being rewritten in real time. That night reminded me: when women rise, the world doesn’t stay the same. It gets better.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"That night didn’t just honor inspiring women — it redefined what strength, leadership, and legacy look like. As a man, I didn’t feel out of place. I felt called in — to listen more, uplift louder, and make sure the next generation of boys grows up celebrating the power of women, not fearing it.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
“I walked into the gala thinking I was there to support — I left realizing I was there to learn. Hearing those women speak, seeing their stories honored… it changed how I think about leadership, courage, even what success means. They didn’t just inspire other women — they inspired me to be a better man.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"I’ve marched, I’ve spoken, I’ve fought — but sitting in that room, watching these women lead with fire and grace, I felt something I hadn’t in years: peace. Because I knew the torch hadn’t just been passed — it had been multiplied. These women aren’t our future. They are our now.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"Being named Inspiring Woman of the Year was both humbling and energizing. It gave new strength to my convictions and became a lasting source of motivation — a reminder that what we stand for can inspire others to act."
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"When I walked into that room, I didn’t just see women being celebrated—I saw generations of silence breaking, dreams igniting, and a future being rewritten in real time. That night reminded me: when women rise, the world doesn’t stay the same. It gets better.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"That night didn’t just honor inspiring women — it redefined what strength, leadership, and legacy look like. As a man, I didn’t feel out of place. I felt called in — to listen more, uplift louder, and make sure the next generation of boys grows up celebrating the power of women, not fearing it.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
“I walked into the gala thinking I was there to support — I left realizing I was there to learn. Hearing those women speak, seeing their stories honored… it changed how I think about leadership, courage, even what success means. They didn’t just inspire other women — they inspired me to be a better man.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"I’ve marched, I’ve spoken, I’ve fought — but sitting in that room, watching these women lead with fire and grace, I felt something I hadn’t in years: peace. Because I knew the torch hadn’t just been passed — it had been multiplied. These women aren’t our future. They are our now.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"Being named Inspiring Woman of the Year was both humbling and energizing. It gave new strength to my convictions and became a lasting source of motivation — a reminder that what we stand for can inspire others to act."
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"When I walked into that room, I didn’t just see women being celebrated—I saw generations of silence breaking, dreams igniting, and a future being rewritten in real time. That night reminded me: when women rise, the world doesn’t stay the same. It gets better.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"That night didn’t just honor inspiring women — it redefined what strength, leadership, and legacy look like. As a man, I didn’t feel out of place. I felt called in — to listen more, uplift louder, and make sure the next generation of boys grows up celebrating the power of women, not fearing it.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
“I walked into the gala thinking I was there to support — I left realizing I was there to learn. Hearing those women speak, seeing their stories honored… it changed how I think about leadership, courage, even what success means. They didn’t just inspire other women — they inspired me to be a better man.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt
"I’ve marched, I’ve spoken, I’ve fought — but sitting in that room, watching these women lead with fire and grace, I felt something I hadn’t in years: peace. Because I knew the torch hadn’t just been passed — it had been multiplied. These women aren’t our future. They are our now.”
Julia Hashimoto
@mtchlhshmt

thoughtful selection process

Beyond the Award

Every year, the Inspiring Woman of the Year Award seeks to honor women whose courage, leadership, and impact create real-world change.

Our selection process is led by an international committee of multidisciplinary experts, committed to recognizing collaborative changemakers.

Together, we aim to shine a light on those whose voices inspire progress — across borders, industries, and communities.

The Selection Committee

Experts and advocates guiding the recognition of global excellence.

comittee

Claire Dompeyre

Lawyer (Paris/New York), art market specialist.

comittee

Thais Chalub

Environmentalist protecting the Amazon and fighting climate change.

comittee

Victoria Dipla

Trainee solicitor, Clifford Chance (London); tech & digital law (Greece).

comittee

Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé

Full Professor chez Bishop's University.

comittee

Ramla Altaf Baig

Lawyer and women’s rights advocate (Pakistan).

comittee

Ramla Altaf Baig

Lawyer and women’s rights advocate (Pakistan).

comittee

Anne Chang

Director, Institute of Tech & Innovation, BGS; Startup20 (Brazil).

comittee

Edyta Ilcewicz

Secretary General, BGS; corporate & marketing law expert (Poland).

Know someone who inspires you?

Nominate an extraordinary woman for next year’s award.

Nominate an Inspiring Woman

The Selection Committee

Experts and advocates guiding the recognition of global excellence.

comittee

Claire Dompeyre

Lawyer (Paris/New York), art market specialist.

comittee

Thais Chalub

Environmentalist protecting the Amazon and fighting climate change.

comittee

Victoria Dipla

Trainee solicitor, Clifford Chance (London); tech & digital law (Greece).

comittee

Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé

Full Professor chez Bishop's University.

comittee

Ramla Altaf Baig

Lawyer and women’s rights advocate (Pakistan).

comittee

Anne Chang

Director, Institute of Tech & Innovation, BGS; Startup20 (Brazil).

comittee

Edyta Ilcewicz

Secretary General, BGS; corporate & marketing law expert (Poland).

Know someone who inspires you?

Nominate an extraordinary woman for next year’s award.

Nominate an Inspiring Woman

A word from the Founder

A tribute to the women who inspired the IWTY legacy.

The Inspiring Women of the Year Award was founded by Aubin Gonzalez Lapos, alongside friends and partners, in a heartfelt tribute to the extraordinary women in his life.

Aubin established this initiative in memory of his mother, who dedicated her life to the Planning Familial in Brussels, advocating for family planning and women's rights, and his grandmother, a courageous figure in the WWIl resistance.

Their legacy of resilience, leadership, and unwavering dedication to justice is at the heart of the Inspiring Women initiative.