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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

Iran protests: Women burn headscarves in anti-hijab protests

Escalating protests in Iran & have been burning headscarves, after the death in custody of a woman detained for breaking hijab laws

Saudi Arabia: Women’s rights activist gets 34 years in prison for her tweet criticizing the country

In mainstream Islam women have no rights. They’re seen as inferiors; according to the Quran women must be fully covered to prevent themselves from being abused

Turkey formally withdraws from treaty to prevent violence against women

Thousands of people are expected to demonstrate across Turkey

“Marry-your-rapist” bill to be introduced by lawmakers in Turkey

One more step closer to radical Islam for Turkey

Turkey’s Erdogan says Women’s Day protestors disrespectful to Islam

Several thousand women on the march on International Women’s Day were met with police tear gas who tried to disperse them

First woman ever to referee Greek basketball final

The match between PAOK and Panathinaikos will be held next Sunday

Revealed: “Dozens” of girls subjected to breast-ironing in UK

Perpetrators consider it a traditional measure to stop unwanted male attention

PM Tsipras on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls

We must be vigilant on women’s rights, he says

Saudi King orders that women no longer need a man’s permission to travel, study or make police complaints

The trend started in 2011 when the late King Abdullah allowed women onto the government advisory Shura Council

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