International Women's Day worldwide celebration and struggle
WOMEN across the world will demand equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice, decision-making jobs and other essential needs during demonstrations marking the UN International Women’s Day on Friday.
This comes as many countries across the world continue to guarantee women’s rights, including in Turkey where at least 71 women have been killed this year.
Officially recognised by the UN in 1977, International Women’s Day is commemorated across the world by events rooted in the struggle of women to win and improve their rights.
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