A Polish/French physicist and chemist who discovered radioactivity and won two Nobel prizes.

An American activist in the civil rights movement, known for refusing to vacate a row of four seats in the "colored" section in favor of a White passenger, once the "White" section was filled.

A Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico.

A Pakistani female education activist and the world's youngest person to win a Nobel Prize.

A primatologist and conservationist who lived with chimpanzees for years and changed the way we understand their behavior.

One of the most famous writers in English literature. Her books are read by people all over the world and have been made into countless TV, film, theatre and radio adaptations.

A German Jewish girl who kept a diary in which she documented her life while hiding with her family during the Nazi persecution.

India's first, and to date only, female prime minister who changed the country.

A Swedish environmental activist who is known for challenging world leaders to take immediate action in the climate change crisis.

An American aviation pioneer and writer. The first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.