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EVENT DESCRIPTION
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.
IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific.
For more information visit www.internationalwomensday.com
LIKELY DATES
International Women's Day is celebrated on the 8th of March every year.