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International Women’s Day 2021

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Celebrate women leaders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response and beyond

08 March 2021

UNFPA presents: A league of extraordinary women

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A league of extraordinary women: Real life super heroes

08 March 2019

Farzana Akbari took a stand against virginity tests – invasive, discriminatory, unscientific exams – to protect women and girls. © UNFPA Afghanistan

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International Women’s Day 2019

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International Women’s Day 2018

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Four women’s rights activists you need to know

06 March 2017

For International Women's Day, UNFPA is celebrating four activists who are blazing a trail for women. Images from left to right courtesy of Tanzila Khan, Deli Barroso, the NGO Atina and Arthur Nazaryan/Delphin Films.

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International Women’s Day 2017

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This International Women’s Day marks 20 years of progress

06 March 2015

UNFPA marches for gender equality. Around the world, activists attend marches marking International Women's Day. © UNFPA/Lin Gao

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