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Inspirational Icons: Women Who've Made The World A Better Place In 2014
It's been a fantastic year for females the world over. From charity to politics, sport to show business, sister's have been doing it for themselves! From Malala Yousafzai winning the Nobel Peace prize to Emma Watson's #HeForShe campaign for feminism. Join us as we celebrate some phenomenal achievements of women across the globe in 2014.
Angelina Jolie: For Women
Writing in the New York Times, Jolie explained her decision to have surgery to remove her ovaries as she carries a gene that gave her a 50% risk of developing ovarian cancer. Two years ago, Jolie, whose mother died from cancer, had a double mastectomy. She explained: "It is not easy to make these decisions. But it is possible to take control and tackle head-on any health issue."
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