Year 2020 has been extraordinary in many ways for all of us. COVID-19 brought disruption all around the globe, and many people were unable to perform their usual routine. Amidst this gloom and doom, we have chosen five Nepali- who have shone a light and earned fame in this otherwise dull year.
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The BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2020.
This year 100 Women is highlighting those who are leading change and making a difference during these turbulent times.
The list includes Sanna Marin, who leads Finland s all-female coalition government, Michelle Yeoh, star of the new Avatar and Marvel films and Sarah Gilbert, who heads the Oxford University research into a coronavirus vaccine, as well as Jane Fonda, a climate activist and actress.
And in an extraordinary year - when countless women around the world have made sacrifices to help others - one name on the 100 Women list has been left blank as a tribute.