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International Women's Day Demonstrations Around The World

Published March 8th, 2022 - 07:47 GMT

Demonstrations and celebrations around the world have been held and are being held to celebrate International Women's Day. Women's Day, which takes place every year on March 8, has been celebrated since (approximately) 1910 and its modern-day version has been recognized by governments and societies alike. International Women's Day commemorates the contributions women have made throughout history and it draws attention to the challenges women continue to face such as sexism, misogyny and inequality. This year's Women's Day themes are "Break The Bias" and "gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow."

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International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World

Women gesture as they take part in a protest ahead of the International Women's Day on Sakarya Street in Ankara on March 6, 2022. (Photo by Adem ALTAN / AFP)

International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World

Women take part in a rally ahead of International Women's Day, in Istanbul on March 6, 2022. Turkey's women are the most mobilised force standing up for their rights and demanding more protection from the state, despite crackdowns against protests over a rising number of femicides. Turkish women won their right to vote in national elections in 1934 well ahead of many states in Europe and 10 years before the women in France. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP)

International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World

An Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from women's motorcycle team 'Sema Bhawani' stands next to a Royal Enfield motorcycle during BSF Seema Bhawani Shaurya expedition-Empowerment Ride at India Gate in New Delhi in March 8, 2022, on the occasion of International Women's Day. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP)

International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from women's motorcycle team 'Sema Bhawani' ride their Royal Enfield motorcycles during the BSF Seema Bhawani Shaurya expedition-Empowerment Ride at India Gate in New Delhi in March 8, 2022, on the occasion of International Women's Day. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP)

International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World

Kashmiri women shout slogans as they march to mark International Women's Day in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistani-administered Kashmir, on March 8, 2022. (Photo by Sajjad QAYYUM / AFP)

International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World

A staff member (L) applies coloured powder to a rangoli (traditional floor decoration) reading 'happy women's day' outside a restaurant in New Delhi on March 8, 2022, on the occasion of International Women's Day. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP)

International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World

Medical students from Kamineni Hospitals hold placards as they take part in a rally to create awareness on women's health on the occasion of International Women's Day in Hyderabad on March 8, 2022. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP)

International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World
International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World
International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World
International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World
International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World
International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World
International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World
International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World
Women gesture as they take part in a protest ahead of the International Women's Day on Sakarya Street in Ankara on March 6, 2022. (Photo by Adem ALTAN / AFP)
International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World
Women take part in a rally ahead of International Women's Day, in Istanbul on March 6, 2022. Turkey's women are the most mobilised force standing up for their rights and demanding more protection from the state, despite crackdowns against protests over a rising number of femicides. Turkish women won their right to vote in national elections in 1934 well ahead of many states in Europe and 10 years before the women in France. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP)
International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World
An Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from women's motorcycle team 'Sema Bhawani' stands next to a Royal Enfield motorcycle during BSF Seema Bhawani Shaurya expedition-Empowerment Ride at India Gate in New Delhi in March 8, 2022, on the occasion of International Women's Day. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP)
International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from women's motorcycle team 'Sema Bhawani' ride their Royal Enfield motorcycles during the BSF Seema Bhawani Shaurya expedition-Empowerment Ride at India Gate in New Delhi in March 8, 2022, on the occasion of International Women's Day. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP)
International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World
Kashmiri women shout slogans as they march to mark International Women's Day in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistani-administered Kashmir, on March 8, 2022. (Photo by Sajjad QAYYUM / AFP)
International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World
A staff member (L) applies coloured powder to a rangoli (traditional floor decoration) reading 'happy women's day' outside a restaurant in New Delhi on March 8, 2022, on the occasion of International Women's Day. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP)
International Women's Day Demonstrations Around the World
Medical students from Kamineni Hospitals hold placards as they take part in a rally to create awareness on women's health on the occasion of International Women's Day in Hyderabad on March 8, 2022. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP)
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