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Travel through history: A story of 'Fearless girl'

The ‘fearless girl’ statue in Melbourne’s Federation Square.

The ‘fearless girl’ statue in Melbourne’s Federation Square. Source: SBS News

A replica of the famous ‘fearless girl’ statue, symbol of women’s empowerment, has been unveiled in Melbourne’s Federation Square ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March. The 1.27 metre bronze statue - which has become a symbol of gender equality and female empowerment - depicts a young girl standing defiantly with hand on her hips. Ekaterina Danova tells the story of the statue.


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A replica of the famous ‘fearless girl’ statue, symbol of women’s empowerment, has been unveiled in Melbourne’s Federation Square ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March. The 1.27 metre bronze statue - which has become a symbol of gender equality and female empowerment - depicts a young girl standing defiantly with hand on her hips. Ekaterina Danova tells the story of the statue.



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