International Women’s Day is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. Reason enough to celebrate the women who are particularly committed. And that is especially true of Jane Godell, one of the most important researchers of our time. The Brit has been studying the behavior of chimpanzees in Tanzania since 1960 and is largely responsible for our current knowledge of these animals.
Through her work, she hopes to be able to draw parallels in the nature of the chimpanzee with that of our ancestors. In addition to the scientific observation, Jane Goodall is increasingly committed to the rights of great apes and is active as a peace ambassador for the UNO. For her achievements and dedication, Jane Goodall was awarded the Order of the British Empire and given the honorary title of Dame Valerie Jae Goodall.
The lifetime achievement of the chimpanzee protector is an example of what advocates of International Women’s Day want to promote: empowering women.
