Women across the world are being kept in the spotlight today as the world celebrates International Women’s Day.
The day comes at a time after various marches and protests by Women across the world in recent weeks.
Large events are expected in 7 UK cities across – London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Derry and Brighton. Meanwhile, a ‘feminist strike’ is taking place in Spain targeting gender inequality and sexual discrimination.
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