International Women's Day: Main Character Energy, Singapore Edition
Every year on 8 March, the world commemorates International Women's Day (IWD), a global celebration of women's social, economic, cultural and political achievements. But beyond the hashtags and panel discussions, the real stories are unfolding closer to home.
Right here in the Lion City, women are climbing mountains (literally), stepping into wrestling rings, building inclusive communities, rewriting the creative playbook, and turning personal pain into purpose.
To celebrate IWD 2026, we’re shining the spotlight on some of the remarkable women we’ve featured on Wonderwall.sg - women who aren’t waiting for permission, applause or perfect conditions. They’re simply getting on with it. And in doing so, they’ve changed and continue to change Singapore in ways big and small.
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Patricia Han, Mushroom Buddies volunteer
She channelled her personal pain and struggles into volunteering with a social enterprise that provides employment for persons with intellectual disabilities.
👉 Read more about her on Wonderwall.sg: I Lost A Son, I’m Raising A Daughter With Down Syndrome - And I Found Peace On A Mushroom Farm
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Amani and Alani
Singapore's first-ever wrestling twins tag team dazzled the crowd during their debut match thanks to their incredible chemistry and teamwork.
👉 Read more about them on Wonderwall.sg: Double Trouble: Singapore's First Twins Tag Team Makes Their Pro Wrestling Debut
IMAGES: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT): JULIETTE YU-MING LIZERAY (NG KAI AND INSTAGRAM/@JULIETTEYML); CYANN (CYANN AND DIANE LAM); CHERYL TEO (INSTAGRAM/@CAPTAIN.LULO)
Local female artists you should know
From paper art to jagua tattoos and more, these women artists are shaking up the local art scene.
👉 Read more about them on Wonderwall.sg: International Women's Day: The Female Artists Rewriting Singapore’s Creative Playbook
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Singapore Women’s Everest Team
In 2009, these six women became the first all-female team from Singapore to reach the peak of the formidable Mount Everest.
👉 Read more about them on Wonderwall.sg: They Trained In HDB Stairwells: How These Singaporean Women Conquered Mount Everest
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Singapore Women's Hall of Fame inductees
The first batch of 108 trailblazers were inducted into the Singapore Women's Hall of Fame (SWHF) in 2014. Since then, SWHF has continued to honour remarkable women at its annual induction ceremonies.
👉 Read more about them on Wonderwall.sg: On This Day In 2014, The Singapore Women’s Hall Of Fame Unveiled Its First 108 Inductees
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