the bbc started the series in 2013 because there were not enough women represented in the media. the bbc used a survey in 26 languages to choose women for the first program. there were programs for one month, then there was a conference on 25 october. women from different countries talked about issues they shared. there were many subjects, like work, feminism, motherhood, and religion. the series looked at cultural and social problems women have in life.