Protests, Marches, Strikes Mark International Women's Day Around The World

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Protests, Marches, Strikes Mark International Women's Day Around The WorldWomen across Asia, Europe, and the Americas voiced their demand for equality and empowerment to mark the International Women's Day, with protesters taking to the streets in major cities to loudly call for respect, according to USA Today. International Women's Day began on March 8, 1909, in New York which was organized by the Socialist Party of America, and now serves as a day for women to voice their concerns. In Spain, more than five million women staged protests across the country against the wage gap and gender violence. In Barcelona, protesters disrupted traffic in the bustling city center and clashed with riot police while in Madrid, women gathered in a bid to end workplace...
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