International Women’s Day Honors Its Activist Roots

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Mar 8, 2020 It has been a rocky year so far in the fight for justice for women around the world. But that's far from the whole story. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Protests and Celebrations Mark Women’s Day, Despite Threats

By ADAM GELLER Mar 8, 2020 Tensions marred some celebrations, but women still marched en mass in cities around the world, even those affected by the coronavirus. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

International Women’s Day: Strikes, Protests and Holidays

ALMUDENA CALATRAVA and DEBORA REY / The Associated Press Mar 8, 2019 People worldwide mark the day under the slogan #BalanceforBetter, calling for a more gender-balanced world. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Latest on International Women’s Day

The Associated Press Mar 8, 2018 Marches and demonstrations in Asia are kicking off rallies around the world. Other events are planned across the Mideast, Europe and the Americas. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

‘A Day Without a Woman’: The Global Strike and Growing Movement Against Donald Trump

By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Mar 9, 2017 International Women's Day has been celebrated for more than a century, but this year's worldwide day of action had an added sense of urgency. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

International Women’s Day Live Blog: What ‘A Day Without a Woman’ Looks Like

Emma Niles / Truthdig Mar 8, 2017 Women around the world are protesting Wednesday for equal pay and on other crucial issues affecting their lives. Follow along with Truthdig for live updates on global activities. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

James Bond Cross-Dresses for Int’l Women’s Day

Staff / Truthdig Mar 9, 2011 Wonder no more what the current James Bond might look like in a dress, blond wig and pearls: For the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, actor Daniel Craig first suits up as Bond in this video by the EQUALS coalition, but he then takes a walk in women's pumps as . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Protests and Pledges Mark International Women’s Day

Staff / Truthdig Mar 10, 2007 Chilean President Michelle Bachelet on Thursday predicted a future with more female politicians in her country, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel demanded more opportunities for European women across all professions. Elsewhere in the world, nations celebrated International Women's Day each in their own way. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )