“Γυναίκα, μάνα, αδελφή και κόρη, η γη που ανθίζει με δάκρυ και γέλιο, η δύναμη μέσα στη νύχτα, ο φάρος σε κάθε ταξίδι.”
— Γιάννης Ρίτσος

“You may cut all the flowers, but you cannot keep spring from coming.”
— Pablo Neruda

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women across the world. At the Welcome Office of the University of Crete, we honor the women in academia—students, researchers, and staff—who inspire, innovate, and shape the future.

As Simone de Beauvoir said:
“One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.”

Let’s continue to support equality, inclusion, and empowerment, ensuring that every woman has the opportunity to thrive!