Webinternational women's day (march 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

It’s a global day to recognize and celebrate women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements.

But what is the day for, and why does it matter?

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Webthe date of march 8 became significant in 1917, when women in the russian capital of petrograd protested and went on strike, demanding food and the end of the empire.

Webfor more than a century, people around the world have marked international women's day on 8 march.

Webmarch 8 is international women's day.

A week later, the tsar.

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