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title: Women and the Year 2019 — Women's Public Leadership Network
description: Women and the Year 2019   2019 was a significant year for women, and we'd like to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of some powerful and strong women.    First,  a look back  at the influential and trailblazing women we lost in 2019.  Although we lost some groundbreaking women in 2019,
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# [Women and the Year 2019 — Women's Public Leadership Network](https://womenspublicleadership.net/blog/2020/1/5/women-and-the-year-2019)

 Written by [Sarah Quinlan](https://womenspublicleadership.net/blog/author/sarah-quinlan) | Jan 5, 2020 5:00:00 AM

# **Women and the Year 2019**

2019 was a significant year for women, and we'd like to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of some powerful and strong women.

First, [a look back](https://www.nbcnews.com/know-your-value/feature/gone-not-forgotten-13-trailblazing-women-we-lost-2019-ncna1106731) at the influential and trailblazing women we lost in 2019.

Although we lost some groundbreaking women in 2019, there were also women who made history last year. [Here are 28 women who broke major barriers](https://time.com/5751515/historic-firsts-women-2019/) in 2019 to become "firsts.”

Is there anyone you think should be on either of these lists but isn't? We'd love to hear who you would include! Let us know in the comments or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn!

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