International Women's Day

Holiday to recognize women worldwide

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International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. It is also a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women.

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‘We are tired’: MP makes powerful speech about the toll of male violence on women Rosie Duffield spoke out during a debate on International Women’s Day, highlighting the systemic problem of male violence and the heavy burden it places on women. Credit: Yahoo News Duration: 03:30Published on March 12, 2021

International Women’s Day: In Egypt, Yasmine Abdel Karim revolutionises e-commerce Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:04Published on March 9, 2021

The women proving why dog’s aren’t just a man’s best friend! Guide Dogs is a charity launched by women and that runs with an all female research team, and on International Women’s Day, March 8th, they will be celebrating its female history and 90 years of.. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:41Published on March 9, 2021

Melinda Gates: Gvmts. must stop thinking of women as side issue Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Gates Foundation, celebrates International Women’s Day with Becky Anderson. They discuss how hard women have been hit by the pandemic, and whether women leaders do a.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 12:10Published on March 9, 2021

Riddhi Dogra's '90s Look In Married Woman Were Inspired By Her Grandmother Starting in Ekta Kapoor's Women's Day offering Married Woman, Riddhi Dogra gets candid about her role in this special series along side Monica Dogra. The actress shared how her look for the shoe set in.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 12:42Published on March 9, 2021

Delhi Police celebrates Women's Day by honouring women On the occasion of International Women's Day, Delhi Police honoured 22 women personnel and 15 civilian women from various fields like medical service, social service, entrepreneurs and others for their.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:02Published on March 9, 2021

Biden to Create White House Gender Policy Council In order to commemorate International Women's Day on March 8, Biden will sign two executive orders intended to promote gender equity Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:06Published on March 9, 2021

Burger King Grilled for ‘Women Belong in the Kitchen’ Tweet on International Women’s Day Burger King’s attempt to highlight gender disparity on International Women’s Day backfired Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:13Published on March 9, 2021

Megan Thee Stallion offers new scholarships for International Women's Day Rap star Megan Thee Stallion celebrated International Women's Day by offering up a new round of scholarships and grants worth $1 million dollars. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:48Published on March 9, 2021

Women's Day protests turn violent in Mexico Women across Mexico took to the streets on Monday to protest the crisis of violence they face on a daily basis, fueled by what they say is an out of touch government, and President Andres Manuel Lopez.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:37Published on March 9, 2021

Burger King tweets 'women belong in the kitchen', faces backlash on Women's Day\| Oneindia News Burger King UK received massive backlash on the International Women's Day after their tweet on gender disparity in the restaurant industry was called out by netizens. On Monday, Burger King tweeted,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:27Published on March 9, 2021

Sanitary pads vending machine installed at Delhi's police station Sanitary napkin vending machine installed at Delhi's RK Puram Police Station was inaugurated on March 08. The event was organised by NGO Sangini Saheli on the occasion of International Women's Day. The.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:14Published on March 9, 2021

‘We had Saina’s support’: Parineeti Chopra, others at Saina trailer launch The cast and crew of upcoming sports-biopic ‘Saina’ attended the trailer launch. The trailer launch event was organized in Mumbai on March 8. The trailer was released on the day of International.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:29Published on March 9, 2021

Women artists create beautiful sand art to celebrate their day Women artists in Odisha's Puri created beautiful sand art on the occasion of International Women's Day. The sand artists showed three roles of women as mother, sister and daughter. International.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:15Published on March 9, 2021

Burger King slammed for International Women's Day tweet Burger King is being slammed for a 5-word tweet for International Women’s Day. CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports on a tweet that was anything but well-done. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:11Published on March 9, 2021

Burger King roasted for Women's Day tweet After Burger King UK on Monday tweeted "Women belong in the kitchen," thousands of users lashed out with negative and sarcastic comments. Some users said they wouldn't eat at the fast food chain.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:26Published on March 9, 2021

Lightning's Caley Chelios, NHL to celebrate women's role in hockey March 8th is International Women's Day, and the NHL wants to help spread the message of inclusion by showcasing an all-female broadcast team on one of its premiere studio shows. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 01:37Published on March 8, 2021

International Women's Day: 'Motherhood biggest obstacle to my career,' says leading scientist "It was a very difficult time for me to balance my teaching and research activity due to the duties connected to the role of mother, but I overcame this," said Dr Maria Rosaria Capobianchi. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:49Published on March 8, 2021

EAM Jaishankar attends International Women's Day celebrations in Delhi External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the International Women's Day celebrations held at the Ministry of External Affairs in Delhi on March 08. EAM also addressed the guests during the event... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:27Published on March 8, 2021

Naval Dockyard pays tribute to 'Nari Shakti' on 'Women's Day' in Visakhapatnam The Naval Dockyard paid tribute to 'Nari Shakti' on March 08 in Visakhapatnam on the occasion of 'International Women's Day'. The event was happened under the Eastern Naval Command (ENC). Credit: ANI Duration: 01:22Published on March 8, 2021

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3 crore women from poor, rural families screened for cervical and breast cancer: Union minister Smriti Irani Speaking at an event by the National Commission for Women to celebrate the International Women's Day which was on Sunday, she said the figure shows that the women who earlier would have not even spoken.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 10, 2021
Tribes India portal sees visitor count jump to 30,000 from 2,200 after PM’s purchases on International Women’s Day IndiaTimes - Published on March 9, 2021
CJI clears air on ‘will you marry her’ query Chief Justice S A Bobde chose Women's Day to declare that the Supreme Court has always accorded highest respect to womanhood and lamented the out of context reporting last week on his “will you marry.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 8, 2021

Women's Day: MHA says Rs 200 cr given to states to set up women help desks in police stations IndiaTimes - Published on March 8, 2021
Lok Sabha adjourned for day as Opposition protests over rising fuel prices Rama Devi of the BJP who was on the Chair appealed to the protesting members several times to let the House function so that women members can raise their issues on International Women's Day. IndiaTimes - Published on March 8, 2021
Women farmers key for making Indian agriculture self-reliant: Government Addressing a virtual event organised by Indian council of agricultural research (ICAR) to commemorate the International Women's Day on Monday, two Union ministers of state for agriculture - Parshottam.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 8, 2021

Gamucha, shawl, painting: PM Modi buys from women entrepreneurs on International Women's Day IndiaTimes - Published on March 8, 2021
International Women's Day: Serena Williams reads reimagined version of Kipling's famous poem, ‘If' Serena Williams reads Rudyard Kipling's 'If', reimagined by spoken word artist Deanna Rodger to celebrate International Women's Day. BBC Sport - Published on March 8, 2021
Prize money: Cricket makes progress towards gender parity, biggest gap in football More sports than ever are offering equal prize money, a BBC prize money in sport study shows on International Women's Day. BBC Sport - Published on March 8, 2021
PM Narendra Modi salutes 'indomitable Nari Shakti' on International Women's Day Using the #NariShakti hashtag, PM Modi tweeted that the country takes immense pride in the many accomplishments of Indian women. DNA - Published on March 8, 2021

PM Modi greets women on International Women's Day Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted women on the occasion of the International Women's Day on Monday and said India takes pride in their many accomplishments. He said it was his our government's.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 8, 2021
International Women's Day: Telangana govt declares holiday for women employees on March 8 The Telangana government has declared a holiday for all the women employees in the state on March 8, which is celebrated as International Women's Day. DNA - Published on March 7, 2021
International Women's Day 2021: Free entry for women at Lucknow's monuments According to a notification issued by Lucknow's DM Abhishek Prakash, this step has been taken under 'Mission Shakti' campaign. DNA - Published on March 7, 2021	Uma Bharti to launch de-addiction drive in MP on Women's Day IndiaTimes - Published on February 3, 2021
Nazi salutes, Molotov cocktails rock massive Mexico women's march A group of women outside Mexico City's main cathedral clashed on Sunday with men protesting abortion who made Nazi salutes, among scuffles that left dozens injured during a protest of tens of thousands.. Reuters - Published on March 9, 2020	Huge turnout, some violence at Latin America Women's Day marches Hundreds of thousands of women across Latin America's biggest cities flocked to the streets for International Women's Day on Sunday, with anger over inequality, femicide and strict abortion controls.. Reuters - Published on March 9, 2020
Women pack streets in massive marches across Latin America Hundreds of thousands of women across Latin America's biggest cities flocked to the streets for International Women's Day on Sunday, spurred by a growing outcry over inequality, femicide and strict.. Reuters - Published on March 8, 2020	Taliban declines to mark Women's Day in Afghanistan Some political leaders joined foreign envoys in Afghanistan in offering assurances of support for women's rights on International Women's Day, but the Taliban did not join in the global commemoration. Reuters - Published on March 8, 2020
Thousands march in Spain on women's day despite coronavirus fears Thousands of women across Spain marched on Sunday against gender inequality to mark International Women's Day, despite concerns the gatherings could help the spread of coronavirus. Reuters - Published on March 8, 2020	Latin American cities hold massive Women's Day marches From Buenos Aires to Mexico City, women across Latin America's biggest cities took to the streets for International Women's Day on Sunday, spurred by a growing outcry over inequality, femicide and.. Reuters - Published on March 8, 2020
Islamists hurl stones and shoes at Women's Day marchers in Pakistan Islamists pelted campaigners with stones, shoes and sticks as they marched through Pakistan's capital on Sunday to mark International Women's Day. Reuters - Published on March 8, 2020	Netizens laud Modi's social media initiative on Women's Day, thank PM for introducing 'superwomen' IndiaTimes - Published on March 8, 2020
Women's Day: Meet 16 'Nari Shaktis' that inspire awe IndiaTimes - Published on March 8, 2020	International Women's Day: President confers Nari Shakti Puraskar 2019 to 15 women Nari Shakti Puraskar is an initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development to acknowledge the exceptional contribution made by individuals and institutions, to celebrate women as game.. DNA - Published on March 8, 2020Also reported by •IndiaTimes
Feed the needy, Chennai's Mohandoss tweets on PM's Twitter handle Chennai-based social worker Sneha Mohandoss, among the seven women achievers to handle Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Twitter account on International Women's Day on Sunday, urged people to feed at.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 8, 2020	International Women's Day: 7 women achievers to share life journey through PM's social media accounts On the occasion of women's day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said seven women achievers will share their life journey through his social media accounts on Sunday. Extending greetings on International.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 8, 2020
International Women's Day: Women achievers share their inspiring stories on PM Narendra Modi's Twitter account IndiaTimes - Published on March 8, 2020	PM Modi 'signs off', gives social media accounts to women achievers As announced earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (March 8) handed over his social media accounts to seven women achievers to celebrate the International Women's Day. DNA - Published on March 8, 2020
Google marks International Women's Day with a doodle Google on Sunday dedicated a doodle to mark the International Women's Day. The doodle is an animated video of a multilayered 3D paper mandala animation. The mandala, as we all know, is a circular.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 8, 2020	Free entry for women at monuments today Tourism minister Prahlad Patel on Saturday said women visitors at all ticketed monuments protected by the Archaeological Survey of India will be granted free entry on International Women’s Day on.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 8, 2020
Latin American women prepare for record feminist marches Millions of women are expected to hit the streets across Latin America on Sunday to mark International Women's Day, against a backdrop of wider social unrest in the region. Reuters - Published on March 7, 2020	PM Modi hails women's contributions in different fields PM Modi on Thursday hailed women's contribution in different fields, saying woman power is securing the country and that he has been getting many motivating stories on exceptional women achievers. Modi.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 5, 2020
Maha district's Women's Day campaign gives school girls chance to act as 'collector for a day' The initiative has been launched by Buldhana Collector Suman Chandra ahead of Women's Day. DNA - Published on March 4, 2020	This Women's Day, PM Modi will give away his social media accounts to inspirational women Modi again took to Twitter on Tuesday to announce that he will give away his social media accounts to women whose life and work inspire us. DNA - Published on March 3, 2020Also reported by •IndiaTimes

International Women's Day

Holiday to recognize women worldwide

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Women's Day: MHA says Rs 200 cr given to states to set up women help desks in police stations

Lok Sabha adjourned for day as Opposition protests over rising fuel prices

Women farmers key for making Indian agriculture self-reliant: Government

Gamucha, shawl, painting: PM Modi buys from women entrepreneurs on International Women's Day

International Women's Day: Serena Williams reads reimagined version of Kipling's famous poem, ‘If'

Prize money: Cricket makes progress towards gender parity, biggest gap in football

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Huge turnout, some violence at Latin America Women's Day marches

Women pack streets in massive marches across Latin America

Taliban declines to mark Women's Day in Afghanistan

Thousands march in Spain on women's day despite coronavirus fears

Latin American cities hold massive Women's Day marches

Islamists hurl stones and shoes at Women's Day marchers in Pakistan

Netizens laud Modi's social media initiative on Women's Day, thank PM for introducing 'superwomen'

Women's Day: Meet 16 'Nari Shaktis' that inspire awe

International Women's Day: President confers Nari Shakti Puraskar 2019 to 15 women

Feed the needy, Chennai's Mohandoss tweets on PM's Twitter handle

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International Women's Day: Women achievers share their inspiring stories on PM Narendra Modi's Twitter account

PM Modi 'signs off', gives social media accounts to women achievers

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Free entry for women at monuments today

Latin American women prepare for record feminist marches

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This Women's Day, PM Modi will give away his social media accounts to inspirational women