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2017’s 100 women and their mission

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia. PHOTO FILE | NATION

By  SARA BAKATA

The BBC has released its list of 100 inspirational and innovative women for 2017.

This year, the women on the list will be part of the 100 Women Challenge, tackling some of the biggest problems facing women around the world today.

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