"While each artist tells a unique story, the themes are universal, reminding us of how much we often have in common. We hope that the combined power of words and images help bring these stories to life in a way that invokes feelings of understanding, empathy, and spirit of the day," wrote Google in a post. The 12 inspiring stories have been translated in more than 80 languages for a global audience.Like many great stories, Kaveri's story started with "once upon a time" too.
- Google India (@GoogleIndia) March 8, 2018
On #IWD2018, we'd love to hear about how you continue to make a difference everyday. Share your story using #HerStoryOurStory. #GoogleDoodlehttps://t.co/gWwpPaOgskpic.twitter.com/WeujTcV2Vn
A look at the women artists' stories:

1. Anna Haifisch - Nov 1989
"A thing people hopefully take away from my story is that circumstances can change for the better even though the world might look like a dark and grim place sometimes," says Anna Haifisch
"A thing people hopefully take away from my story is that circumstances can change for the better even though the world might look like a dark and grim place sometimes."
- Google Doodles (@GoogleDoodles) March 8, 2018
- shares @anna_haifisch, 1 of 12 artists featured in our #IWD2018#GoogleDoodle! https://t.co/ydJboV47yJpic.twitter.com/Fcr1dIIPVQ
2. Chihiro Takeuchi - Ages and Stages
"IWD to me is an opportunity to share stories of Japanese women with people all around the world& to inspire young women to change the new millennium for the better," says Chihiro Takeuchi.
"IWD to me is an opportunity to share stories of Japanese women with people all around the world to inspire young women to change the new millennium for the better."
- Google Doodles (@GoogleDoodles) March 8, 2018
- Chihiro Takeuchi, 1 of 12 artists featured in our #IWD2018#GoogleDoodle! https://t.co/ydJboV47yJpic.twitter.com/Ebv8v4oTI1
3. Esteli Meza - My Aunt Blossoms
I hope that women who are in this situation feel comforted and people are more sensitive to this reality," says Esteli Meza.
Other artists and their story visuals. To read their stories, click here."I hope that women who are in this situation feel comforted and
- Google Doodles (@GoogleDoodles) March 8, 2018
people are more sensitive to this reality."
-shares Esteli Meza, 1 of 12 artists featured in our #IWD2018#GoogleDoodlehttps://t.co/ydJboV47yJpic.twitter.com/ibODNR6kQR
4. Francesca Sanna - The Box
5. Isuri - Aarthi the Amazing
6. Karabo Poppy Moletsane - Ntsoaki's Victory
7. Kaveri Gopalakrishnan - Up on the Roof

8. Laerte - Love

9. Philippa Rice - Trust
10. Safa Khan - Homeland


12. Tunalaya Dunn - Inwards

Happy International Women's Day!