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Around the World Celebrations of International Women's Day

Published March 11th, 2018 - 11:46 GMT

Women from around the world unite to commemorate international Women's Day, the first one since the #MeToo movement started in late 2017, which has made waves as a hashtag through social media and brought more awareness to th sexual harrassment of women, the workplace, and more. 

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Chicago: Women, activists, and SEIU members hold a rally to celebrate International Womens Day on Mar. 8, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. International Womens Day is an annual event held to recognize the social, economic, political, and cultural accomplishments of women. (AFP/Scott Olson)

Chicago: Women, activists, and SEIU members hold a rally to celebrate International Womens Day on Mar. 8, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. International Womens Day is an annual event held to recognize the social, economic, political, and cultural accomplishments of women. (AFP/Scott Olson)

Shenyang, China: Women play in the snow in China's northeastern Liaoning province in celebration of Women's day. (AFP)

Shenyang, China: Women play in the snow in China's northeastern Liaoning province in celebration of Women's day. (AFP)

Istanbul: Demonstrators shout slogans during Women's Day rally in Istanbul on Sunday (AFP/Scott Olson)

Istanbul: Demonstrators shout slogans during Women's Day rally in Istanbul on Sunday (AFP/Scott Olson)

Nairobi: Members of the Kenya Girl Guides attend an International Women's day ceremony in Kawangware slum. (AFP/Yasuyoshi Chiba)

Nairobi: Members of the Kenya Girl Guides attend an International Women's day ceremony in Kawangware slum. (AFP/Yasuyoshi Chiba)

Gaza City: Palestinian students on a trip to Gaza City to mark International Women's Day. (AFP/Mohammed Abed)

Gaza City: Palestinian students on a trip to Gaza City to mark International Women's Day. (AFP/Mohammed Abed)

Rome - Italian actress Asia Argento, left, along with U.S. actress Rose McGowan, center, who both accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, and Italian showgirl Miriana Trevisan, right, take part in a march organized by 'Non Una Di Meno' (Me too) movement. (AFP/Alberto Pizzoli)

Rome - Italian actress Asia Argento, left, along with U.S. actress Rose McGowan, center, who both accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, and Italian showgirl Miriana Trevisan, right, take part in a march organized by 'Non Una Di Meno' (Me too) movement. (AFP/Alberto Pizzoli)

Chicago: Women, activists, and SEIU members hold a rally to celebrate International Womens Day on Mar. 8, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. International Womens Day is an annual event held to recognize the social, economic, political, and cultural accomplishments of women. (AFP/Scott Olson)
Shenyang, China: Women play in the snow in China's northeastern Liaoning province in celebration of Women's day. (AFP)
Istanbul: Demonstrators shout slogans during Women's Day rally in Istanbul on Sunday (AFP/Scott Olson)
Nairobi: Members of the Kenya Girl Guides attend an International Women's day ceremony in Kawangware slum. (AFP/Yasuyoshi Chiba)
Gaza City: Palestinian students on a trip to Gaza City to mark International Women's Day. (AFP/Mohammed Abed)
Rome - Italian actress Asia Argento, left, along with U.S. actress Rose McGowan, center, who both accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, and Italian showgirl Miriana Trevisan, right, take part in a march organized by 'Non Una Di Meno' (Me too) movement. (AFP/Alberto Pizzoli)
Chicago: Women, activists, and SEIU members hold a rally to celebrate International Womens Day on Mar. 8, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. International Womens Day is an annual event held to recognize the social, economic, political, and cultural accomplishments of women. (AFP/Scott Olson)
Chicago: Women, activists, and SEIU members hold a rally to celebrate International Womens Day on Mar. 8, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. International Womens Day is an annual event held to recognize the social, economic, political, and cultural accomplishments of women. (AFP/Scott Olson)
Shenyang, China: Women play in the snow in China's northeastern Liaoning province in celebration of Women's day. (AFP)
Shenyang, China: Women play in the snow in China's northeastern Liaoning province in celebration of Women's day. (AFP)
Istanbul: Demonstrators shout slogans during Women's Day rally in Istanbul on Sunday (AFP/Scott Olson)
Istanbul: Demonstrators shout slogans during Women's Day rally in Istanbul on Sunday (AFP/Scott Olson)
Nairobi: Members of the Kenya Girl Guides attend an International Women's day ceremony in Kawangware slum. (AFP/Yasuyoshi Chiba)
Nairobi: Members of the Kenya Girl Guides attend an International Women's day ceremony in Kawangware slum. (AFP/Yasuyoshi Chiba)
Gaza City: Palestinian students on a trip to Gaza City to mark International Women's Day. (AFP/Mohammed Abed)
Gaza City: Palestinian students on a trip to Gaza City to mark International Women's Day. (AFP/Mohammed Abed)
Rome - Italian actress Asia Argento, left, along with U.S. actress Rose McGowan, center, who both accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, and Italian showgirl Miriana Trevisan, right, take part in a march organized by 'Non Una Di Meno' (Me too) movement. (AFP/Alberto Pizzoli)
Rome - Italian actress Asia Argento, left, along with U.S. actress Rose McGowan, center, who both accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, and Italian showgirl Miriana Trevisan, right, take part in a march organized by 'Non Una Di Meno' (Me too) movement. (AFP/Alberto Pizzoli)
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