Girl code: Dear men, I have taken back my words

The message was drummed into me day in, day out that I am better than a man (Photo: Shutterstock)

I was only 10 years old when a group of women went to Beijing to fight for our rights.  I may never know everything that went on there but I am sure feeling the effects of the famous trip to Beijing in 1995.

Women came back feeling entitled and empowered. I even remember singing about Beijing during the music festivals thumping my tiny chest about how I can do everything without the help of a man.