More than 150 #100Women debates going on around world asking if women are under pressure to conform
Women in London have been discussing whether you need to be beautiful to succeed in the workplace
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Budapest, Hungary
To Europe next where a debate is being held in Jedlik Ányos High School in the Hungarian capital.
“We agreed that we don't like the expression 'a good girl' because it has many different connotations,” says one of the women taking part.
Bujumbura, Burundi
"We wanted competence and got quotas," says one of the debate's participants. "We are still not satisfied to be silenced with quotas. The problem is bad governance.”
Pretoria, South Africa
Mama u Nontsha and Mama Vakalisa are taking part in a discussion with older women at HelpAge International in Pretoria.
“Women must be themselves and not imitate men in leadership,” they say.
Samoa
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BBC Burmese are about to go on air with the first of the World Service languages hangouts.
Here they are in the studio – they will be tackling the subject of whether women need to act like men to succeed in leadership roles.
India
Rinku, Shuchismita, Savita, Sarika and Rimjhim from a women’s group in Patna, Bihar, India, about to start their debate.
Nigeria
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Coming up shortly
Are quotas the only way to see more women in public roles? Do women at the top have an obligation to help other women?
Speakers including Sarah Chapman, head of Iwana Energy, Sophie Walker, leader of the Women's Equality Party in the UK, and lawyer Lubna Qasim take part in a debate chaired by Nuala McGovern.
It will be broadcast live on BBC World television and online at 0930 GMT.
Image source, Getty ImagesSophie Walker, leader of the Women's Equality Party
Dubai, UEA
More from the debate between expat women in Dubai. “In terms of leadership, men may more commonly have emotional detachment. But if that makes women emotional when it comes to leadership, we have an advantage: We're relatable as leaders."
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Uzma Alkarim and Dr Naila Zahid, taking part in the debate in Karachi, give their thoughts on some of the challenges women face in Pakistan.
Dodoma, Tanzania
More pictures from Tanzania where the debate is being led entirely by women.
"Mwanamkeni" means “A woman is…”
Bujumbura, Burundi
Doriane, Dacia and Ange have started a 100 Women conversation in Burundi's capital. Affirmative action is on the agenda.
“Quotas are good as they help to correct where traditions do not favour women,” they say.
We've got lots of new debates starting across the world, including expat women in Dubai, the Psycho Social Counselling Center for Women in Bethlehem, and the Jordanian Women's Union.
We'll also welcome Women Journalists of Nigeria to the discussion along with the Spanish group Gather The Women in Pamplona and Zimbabwe.
Dodoma, Tanzania
In Tanzania, talk has turned to women in politics - they are asking 'What difference can we make?'
"We women are the ones who have the power to change society by what we teach our children," says Ave Maria Semakafu, Tanzanian Women's Cross-party Platform co-ordinator
Zambia
Thanks to all of our women at the Zambia Non-Governmental Organisations Coordinating Council , externalfor sending in these lovely pictures.
Nepal
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This map shows where in the world people are using #100women on Twitter. It has been lighting up since the launch of the season, but picked up significantly around two hours ago.
Apart from the UK, Nepal is particularly bright, as are Uganda and Tanzania.
Image source, TrendsMapTake a look at the 100 Women debate getting started in Tanzania. It seems like there is a great turnout...