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1. Notable Activistis, Politicians, and Business Leaders

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     Cleopatra

     Egyptian ruler (69BC-30BC)

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     Corazon Aquino

     First woman president of the Philippines (1933-2009)

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     Dolores Huerta

     American labor leader (1930-present)

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     Eleanor Roosevelt

     American political figure (1884-1962)

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     Emmeline Pankhurst

     British activist (1858-1928)

   • Estée Lauder

     American businesswoman (1906-2004)

   • Gloria Steinem

     American feminist journalist and activist (1934-present)

   • Grace Lee Boggs

     American author and sociall activist 1915-2015)

   • Greta Thunberg

     Swedish environmental activist (2003-present)

   • Harriet Tubman

     American abolitionist (1822-1913)

   • Hillary Clinton

     American politician (1947-present)

   • Indira Gandhi

     Former Prime Minister of India (1917-1984)

   • Irena Sendler

     Polish humanitarian (1910-2008)

   • Jane Addams

     American activist (1860-1935)

   • Kriti Bharti

     Indian children's rights activist ( 1987-present )

   • Madam C.J. Walker

     African-American entrepreneur(1867-1919)

   • Madeleine Albright

     American politician (1937-present)

   • Malala Yousafzai

     Pakistani activist (1997-present)

   • Manal al-Sharif

     Saudi women's rights activist (1979 - present)

   • Margaret Sanger

     American birth control activist (1879-1966)

   • Margaret Thatcher

     Former Prime Minister of the UK (1925-2013)

   • Mary Kay Ash

     American businesswoman (1918-2001)

   • Michelle Obama

     American lawyer and writer (1964-present)

   • Mother Teresa

     Albanian-Indian nun and missionary (1910-1997)

   • Princess Diana

     Princess of Wales (1961-1997)

   • Rosa Parks

     American activist (1913-2005)

2. www.un.org › en › observancesBackground | International Women's Day | United Nations

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   International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national,...

3. www.un.org › en › observancesInternational Women's Day | United Nations - الأمم المتحدة

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   The Official UN International Women’s Day commemoration will be held in the ECOSOC Chamber and live streamed on 8 March 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST. The purpose of the day is to...

4. www.bbc.com › news › world-64723201International Women's Day: When is it and why is it important? -...

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   Mar 8, 2024 · 7 March 2024. Getty Images. For more than a century, people around the world have marked International Women's Day on 8 March. But what is the day for, and why does it matter? How did...

5. www.unwomen.org › en › get-involvedInternational Women’s Day | UN Women – Headquarters

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   This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2024, join the United Nations in celebrating under the theme Invest in women: Accelerate progress. The world is facing many crises, ranging from geopolitical conflicts to soaring poverty levels and the escalating impacts of climate change.

6. www.internationalwomensday.com › aboutIWD: About International Women's Day

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   International Women's Day (March 8) 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.

7. www.unesco.org › en › daysInternational Women's Day | UNESCO

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   Mar 8, 2024 · International Women's Day is an occasion to celebrate the progress made towards achieving gender equality and women's empowerment but also to critically reflect on those accomplishments and strive for a greater momentum towards gender equality worldwide.

8. www.unwomen.org › en › news-storiesInternational Women’s Day 2022: “Gender equality today for a ...

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   Dec 3, 2021 · 3 December 2021. The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March, 2022 (IWD 2022) is, “ Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow ”, recognizing the contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to build a more sustainable future for all.