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> International Women’s Day

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Women’s Day: When was it first celebrated – See photos of events around the world since 1917

The first celebration of Women's Day took place on February 28, 1909 in New York City - The United Nations began celebrating International Women's Day in the International Women's Year 1975

New march in the centre of Athens for International Women’s Day

Police have regulated the flow of traffic

Turkish police clashed with women gathering to mark Women’s Day

The Constantinople Governor's office had said a day earlier it would not allow marches, protests or press statements to mark the event

President Sakellaropoulou addresses Plenary session on Women’s Day

PM Mitsotakis also attended the session