Katie Piper: 'Equality for women is something we should all want'

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Katie Piper is urging everyone to embrace feminism this International Women's Day. Speaking exclusively to HELLO! for our digital issue, the activist and philanthropist said: "I am a very proud feminist, I always have been."We should all be feminists, whether female or male.

Ultimately, equality for women is something we should all want. We have come a long way but we have a really long way to go.

Gender inequality is a very real issue, and it needs attention."READ: Alex Scott admits she's a 'proud feminist' but more change is needed to achieve gender equalityKatie, who set up her own charity The Katie Piper Foundation after surviving a horrific acid attack aged 24, has proved an inspiration for women and girls up and down the country, as well as for survivors of burns and scars.

But she admits that she is most inspired by the people her foundation helps.WATCH: Celebrating International Women's Day 2022"I have to say, the most inspirational people in my life are the burns survivors I've met through my charity, and our wonderful volunteers and medical staff," said the mum-of-two, who was awarded an OBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours List last December.READ: Janette Manrara reveals 'bittersweet' truth behind decision to leave Strictly Come DancingREAD: Samantha Cameron gets candid about mum juggle and the realities of raising children in Downing StreetKatie's new book A Little Bit Of Faith, which was an idea born from lockdown and released last autumn, has also helped many."It makes me feel quite emotional," she said. "It was a book born in lockdown – and my daily quotes to my wonderful followers on Instagram.