(CNN) -- From a 16-year-old girl who took over the United Nations to the winner of this year's Nobel Prize for Literature -- several remarkable women have captured the world's attention in 2013. To honor their achievements, CNN takes a look at some of the most notable women of the year.
Women have excelled in 2013 showcasing how far gender equality has come . CNN takes a look back at some of the remarkable achievements of women this year . Who do you think deserves to be in this list? Let us know in the comments below .