Nation Mar 08 On International Women’s Day, UN report details the gender discrimination women still face By Nicole Ellis, Courtney Norris
World Mar 08 Protests and celebrations mark Women’s Day, despite threats NEW YORK — From the streets of Manila to a school in East London, people around the world marked International Women’s Day on Sunday with calls to end exploitation and increase equality. But tensions marred some celebrations, with police arresting… By Adam Geller, Associated Press
Nation Mar 08 Watch 10:42 What a day on strike says about the women’s movement On International Women's Day, thousands stayed away from work and took to the streets to demonstrate the vital economic contributions that women make and more. Judy Woodruff talks to Rebecca Traister, author of “All the Single Ladies,” and Farida Jalalzai… By PBS News Hour
Nation Mar 08 WATCH: Michelle Obama on why educating girls is vital Gender inequalities in education are due, in part, to "attitudes and beliefs" that keep girls from attending school, First Lady Michelle Obama said on International Women's Day. By News Desk
World Mar 08 Chinese activists detained ahead of International Women’s Day Five women's rights activists have been detained in China for organizing demonstrations for International Women's Day, celebrated on Mar. 8. By Rebecca Lee
Mar 07 Dirty water more deadly for women than HIV, breast cancer By Rebecca Lee Dirty water and poor sanitation kill more women across the globe than diabetes, HIV or breast cancer, researchers said this week. Continue reading
Mar 08 Groups mark International Women’s Day on social media By Kayla Ruble, Kristin Miller Organizations, international corporations and celebrities from around the globe marked International Women's Day on social media. Continue reading
Mar 08 International Women’s Day 2012: Recognizing Progress, Voicing Support By Larisa Epatko At an International Women's Day event in Washington, D.C., first lady Michelle Obama emphasized a message she said she hoped all women would hear: "Injustice will not stand. We will not stay silent in the presence of evil. ... You… Continue reading
Mar 08 Celebrating Women in 2012 By Larisa Epatko International Women's Day 2012 was spent playing soccer, holding candlelight vigils and hosting fashion shows around the world. Continue reading
Mar 08 In Photos: Women Show Solidarity at Events Around the Globe By Larisa Epatko Women came together on March 8 to express a message of solidarity on International Women's Day by dancing in Iraq, protesting in Ivory Coast and dressing as men in Lebanon. Continue reading