Global communities press for progress on International Women's Day
Activists, community leaders and the general public are 'pressing for progress' on this International Women's Day.
International Women's Day petitions for equal rights for all women. The day also celebrates women's achievements in all fields - including science, politics, and academics.
Global marches, conferences, and festivals have today been held worldwide.
Members of the UK Parliament and political parties are calling for women in Northern Ireland to be allowed access to abortion services locally.
On International Women’s Day, I am proud to serve as Britain’s second female Prime Minister alongside so many other women in vital public positions #IWD2018 pic.twitter.com/jfmZ2fo1xV
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) March 8, 2018
In Spain, woman have taken the day off as the country hosts its first "feminist strike". They are standing against sexual discrimination, domestic violence and calling for equal pay.
Back home, President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africans should work together to significantly improve the status of young women in the economy.
The Suffragettes first observed 'lnternational Women's Day' in 1911.
Meanwhile - Google has reached out to 12 female artists to share their stories in a series of visual narratives - using their famous Doodle.
"IWD to me is an opportunity to share stories of Japanese women with people all around the 🌏 & to inspire young women to change the new millennium for the better."
— Google Doodles (@GoogleDoodles) March 8, 2018
- Chihiro Takeuchi, 1 of 12 artists featured in our #IWD2018 #GoogleDoodle! → https://t.co/ydJboV47yJ pic.twitter.com/Ebv8v4oTI1
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