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international women's day

International Women's Day is marked around the world on 8 March as an occasion for the celebration of the political, social and economic empowerment of women, and for the reassertion of women's rights worldwide.

50.50 talks to a gender activist about a much-needed conversation
A medley of women’s voices on International Women’s Day
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Saudi Arabia's women and young people are creating new spaces of personal freedom
US-led international HIV/Aids policies are discriminating against those they need to help most  
International Women's Day is a moment to press the case for women to be at the heart of peace-building
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