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International Women's Day

The Jewish Roots of Women's History Month

And the Russian-Jewish refugee who started National Woman's Day — a precursor to the international celebration.

Celebrating International Women’s Day As Women’s Rights Crumble

Platitudes don't replace progress

These Female Astronauts Are Making Space Travel More Inclusive

“I've always held out that women could be anything they want to be.”

What Book Bans Are Actually About

They've never really been about books.

How to Help Girls in Ukraine and Across the Globe Stay in School

Crisis and conflict threaten access to education, particularly for girls. Here's how you can help.

Marley Dias' Heroes Are Black Women

And she wants other young people to see Black women in the same light.

Mexican Women Are Protesting the Femicide Epidemic With a Massive National Strike

"With our absence, we’re going to make our presence felt.”

This Unretouched Campaign Is the Inspiration I Needed on IWD

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Clémentine Desseaux’s latest project.

The "Girls Bite Back" Jacket That Everyone Will Be Wearing This Spring

See Nasty Gal's empowering pro-women collection.

Diane von Furstenberg Thinks the Fashion Industry Needs Its Own Time's Up Movement

"I want to use my experience and knowledge and voice for people who have no voice."

Rowan Blanchard Learned Her Activism from Tumblr

"I didn't learn about activism, or intersectionality, or feminism from adults."

No One Was Buying Melania and Ivanka Trump's International Women's Day Tweets

"I stand amazed and stunned at how you try to keep up this act."

5 Million Went on Strike for International Women's Day in Spain

A Spanish newspaper survey found broad support for the strike.

Tarana Burke, Levi’s and Girlgaze Just Teamed Up for a Powerful Reason

See their #IShapeMyWorld series for Women's History Month.

The Fight Against Nuclear Weapons Needs Women More Than Ever

UN Under-Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsu explains on International Women’s Day.

International Women’s Day is Rooted in Socialist Feminism

“IWD has always been about highlighting the relationship between capitalism and women’s oppression.”

I'm Jewish and My Friendship With Muslim Women Has Been Life-Changing

"We are teaching the world how to 'love thy neighbor.'"