the 2013 event was a month-long bbc series that took place in october. the series examined the role of women in the 21st century and culminated in an event held at bbc broadcasting house in london, united kingdom on 25 october 2013 involving a hundred women from around the world, all of whom came from different walks of life. the day featured debate and discussion on radio, television and online, in which the participants were asked to give their opinions about the issues facing women.