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The history behind International Women's Day

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International Women's Day is the "celebration of social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women" and has been observed since the early 1900s.

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  1. Quartz

    What are the origins of International Women’s Day? (opens Quartz)

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    The holiday, officially recognized in a handful of non-Western countries, has roots in North America and Europe's 20th century socialist movements

  2. Al Jazeera

    What’s International Women’s Day and why is it important? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    As the world marks International Women’s Day, we take a look at the celebration, the theme and its origins.

  3. Fox News

    International Women's Day: 6 facts to know about the global celebration of women (opens Fox News)

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    International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of all women across the world on March 8. Here are facts to know.

  4. Washington Post

    How to celebrate International Women’s Day (opens Washington Post)

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    There is much to strive for to make the lives of girls and women better. March 8, though, is a day to cherish our wins and recognize how far we have come.

  5. WMUR

    The history behind International Women's Day (opens WMUR)

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    International Women's Day is the "celebration of social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women" and has been observed since the early 1900s.

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