Ana Tijoux is chosen among the 100 most influential women of 2020 by the BBC



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Chilean singer Ana Tijoux was chosen among the 100 most influential women of 2020 by the BBC.

“Ana Tijoux is a Chilean hip hop artist. Feminist and activist in her lyrics, she denounces social and cultural deficiencies,” said the British network.

The BBC also indicated that the singer “vindicates the rights of women and denounces gender violence,” highlighting the song “Antipatriarca” from her 2014 album “Vengo”.

Similarly, they stressed that Tijoux “frequently participates in campaigns against inequality and oppression in the world.”

The singer referred to her inclusion in her Twitter account: “Thank you for this beautiful nomination from BBC Mundo and adding me to this list. May the music continue to accompany us!”

From Jane Fonda to Sanna Marin

In the list of the 100 most influential women of 2020, there are also names such as actress and activist against climate change Jane Fonda, and scientist Sarah Gilbert, who leads the research at the University of Oxford to create a vaccine against the coronavirus.

Also featured are Syrian activist, journalist and filmmaker Waad al-Kateab, whose documentary “For Sama” won the Bafta and was nominated for an Oscar.

There is also Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, who is the leader of the Social Democratic Party.

Among the Latin American names, the Argentine coach Evelina Cabrera appears, who founded the Argentine Association of Women’s Soccer at the age of 27 and the prominent Brazilian transgender model Lea T.



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