celebrating International Women's Day over the years

This week we take a look at International Women’s Day, it is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

By Barbara Craythorn

Published 2nd Mar 2020, 16:14 BST

Updated 5th Mar 2020, 13:55 BST

International Women's Day is March 8.

The day aims to help nations worldwide eliminate discrimination against women. It also focused on helping women gain full and equal participation in global development.

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