As the world marked International Woman's Day, Namibia's first lady called for the confrontation of those whose go-to tactic when threatened is to insult, devalue and undermine women. Also, in Libya several prominent female campaigners and politicians have killed or  disappeared. Yet many continue to work tirelessly to bring about change. And Refilé Ledwaba is South Africa's first black, female helicopter pilot. Her foundation trains women in aerospace and aviation.

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