Topic: International Women's Day

International Women's day: 3 challenges women face around the world

Issues such as violence, inequality at work, and traditional expectations confront women on every continent around the world. Here is a sampling of challenges women faced this year:

On International Women's Day, Russian women want change – not gifts

International Women's Day has been a popular holiday in Russia since the Soviet era, when women played a major role in work and politics. But they have been largely sidelined by men since.

Opinion Advice for Secretary Kerry on International Women's Day

As he marks his first International Women's Day as America's secretary of State, here are three areas where John Kerry can advance Hillary Rodham Clinton's work over the past four years on behalf of women and girls.

France's president wants to extend paternity participation

French President Francis Hollande is proposing legislation to put more fathers on paternity leave, and wants to increase aid to single parents whose partners fall behind on child support. 

Change Agent Bosnian woman helped make rape a war crime

Nusreta Sivac's efforts to gather testimony from women across Bosnia helped win convictions in court and categorized rape as a war crime under international law.

Talking about love: Valentine's Day tales from around the world

From love-letter scribes for hire in Mexico to the perfect place to escape romantic expectations in Japan, Valentine's Day takes many different forms.

Difference Maker Mae Azango exposed a secret ritual in Liberia, putting her life in danger

When journalist Mae Azango wrote about a secret women's circumcision ritual in Liberia, she received death threats.

Africa Monitor 7 stories on Africa this week, other than Kony2012

Did you hear we halved poverty while we were all distracted by Invisible Children, asks guest blogger Jina Moore.

International Women's Day: Meet the 10 richest women

The day before International Women's Day, Forbes magazine released its annual billionaires list for 2012 headed, predictably, by men. But this year, 14 of the richest 100 were women. In honor of International Women’s Day, here’s a countdown of the Top 10, a list that includes a few mining tycoons, a media mogul, and a pair of Wal-Mart heiresses. Which wealthy woman snagged the top spot?

Horizons International Women's Day: From communist roots to global holiday (+video)

International Women's Day took a long and winding road before the United Nations officially adopted it. Over time, the holiday has taken on many different flavors, from communist protests to lavish gifts to a flowery Google doodle.

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In Egypt's Tahrir Square, women attacked at rally on International Women's Day

After helping to overthrow Mubarak, Egyptian women – and some men – demonstrated today in favor of giving women more of a voice in building Egypt's future.
03/08/2011 05:46 pm

International Women's Day: What's it all about?

Today is the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. In 1911 – the year the holiday was first celebrated internationally – women could not yet vote in most countries. Now, a number of women serve as presidents and in other positions of power. But there’s still more to do if women are to enjoy the same access and rights as men, say International Women’s Day organizers and the UN. This year’s focus? "Equal access to education, training, and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women.” Read on to find out more about International Women’s Day.
03/08/2011 01:57 pm

Horizons Google honors 100th anniversary of International Women's Day

Women for Women international and Google team up with ways to celebrate the 100th anniversary for International Women's Day on March 8.
03/08/2011 01:15 pm

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International Women's Day shines fresh light on Mexico's 'femicides'

Ahead of International Women's Day, the United Nations chapter in Mexico called for the government to define 'femicide' as a 'particularly intolerable' crime. Female homicides have shot up in recent years.
03/08/2011 11:41 am

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Gallery Top 10 countries where women's pay comes closest to men's pay

Opinion Is it Presidents Day or President's Day or Presidents' Day?

In Virginia there is no Presidents' Day. It's legally only George Washington's birthday. How well do you know America's (often bogus) holidays?
02/15/2010 08:44 am

Hijab debate lifts veil on limits of Norway's tolerance

A Muslim woman's request to wear a hijab with her police uniform has sparked national controversy.
03/20/2009 01:00 am

Opinion Join the power of women standing up for women

This International Women's Day, we can all make a difference.
03/05/2009 12:00 am

The Monitor's View Arabian rights

Saudi Arabia's king is trying to reform his society, but his moves are painfully slow.
03/27/2008 01:00 am

Can women find unique ways out of war?

Women leaders from 45 nations meet in India this week to discuss their role in conflict resolution.
03/07/2008 12:00 am