West is said to be deeply passionate about protecting and restoring the environment, and believes that we can have a healthy, awe-inspiring environment, with shared equity for all and sustainable economic growth.
According to a study funded by Barbie's creator, Mattel, women are still underrepresented in leadership roles and this can have a direct impact on girls as they grow up.
The research, conducted at NYU, found that girls aged 5-10 are less likely to raise their hand in scenarios like leading a group activity and discovered when they do volunteer to take on extra responsibilities, they expect they will experience social backlash from peers.
But the study also found when both girls and boys were presented with female role models to look up to, they became more inclined to put their hand up to lead in group settings.
Mattel's senior vice president and global head of Barbie and dolls, Lisa McKnight, says: "We know that children are inspired by what they see around them, which is why it's so important for young girls to see themselves reflected in role models who've daringly pushed past roadblocks and overcome the Dream Gap to become the brave women they are today.
"We're proud to honour global trailblazing women to help empower the next generation of female leaders by sharing their stories."
