As Hillary Clinton is nominated as the first female presidential candidate
When I was a young woman starting out in life I encountered a great deal of discrimination in life. When I first tried to rent an apartment I needed a husband or father's signature for instance....we have come a long way.
This is simply a huge moment for me. Hillary and I have lived through very similar experiences - obviously hers were on a much bigger stage. We are 52% of the population and hold only 20% of governing offices. It's a huge milestone. It's a personal moment for me and it's very moving.
Christine Bremer-Muggli. Credit: ITV News I never thought this would happen. As a woman you can imagine how I feel, it's so historic. We're all standing on Hillary Clinton's shoulders. I have two daughters who are Millennials. They support Hillary so strongly, they appreciate her and are so supportive.
I think this sends a message to the world. We've been suffering under the image of Trump and it shows our country is unified behind someone who's bringing us altogether.
Thelma Sias. Credit: ITV News For me, this night is extremely historic. In 2008 and 2012, I was a pledged delegate for Barack Obama aiming to become the first African-American president, and tonight I stand to pledge the name of Hillary Rodham Clinton to become president.
For a young girl coming from Mississippi being raised by my parents who worked so hard against discrimination, this is unreal. I know my mother is cheering in heaven for us turning one more page in history.
Luz Sosa. Credit: ITV News It doesn't really apply to me as I'm originally from Argentina and we've had three female presidents already. I understand that women in the US are excited but I care about the issues.
I'm a teacher, I care about education. Friends in Argentina wonder why it's taken so long for a woman in the US to have the chance and opportunity to become president. I understand their excitement, and I applaud it if they feel it makes a difference to them. Millennials tend to think issues matter more than gender.
LaKeshia Myers. Credit: ITV News I think people around be world will look at the US and think we're finally getting it right. We're still a young country. We're embracing the fact that there have been women in leadership for a long time around the world and it's about time we do the same with our head of state.
I think it send a message to our children that anything is possible. Electing President Obama did that for people of colour. To be here tonight as a black woman it feels like everything in my life can be validated when we nominate Hillary as president. It proves I do matter.
