The BBC has revealed its list of inspiring and influential women from around the world for This year Women is highlighting those who are hitting reset - women playing their part to reinvent our society, our culture and our world. Women from Afghanistan make up half of this year's list, some of whom appear under pseudonyms and without photos for their own safety. The resurgence of the Taliban in August has changed the lives of millions of Afghans - with girls banned from receiving secondary education, the ministry for women's affairs being disbanded, and women in many cases told not to return to work. This year's list recognises the scope of their bravery and their achievements as they are forced to reset their lives. Award-winning poet and writer, whose poetry and articles challenge patriarchal norms in Afghan culture. Lima Aafshid has worked as an independent reporter and social commentator for more than five years.
Above the past few years women allow tipped the scales and have be converted into the majority of travelers in a number of categories. There are a few factors in play here. This increase is a reflection of a contingency of women traveling alone. Around are no best practices for accept this new majority, but operators who pay attention to the needs of the solo female traveler will apt see rewards when she speaks favorably about you to her cohort. Air via Flickr courtesy Terence Lim.