Barbie launched its new collection of female sporting role models on Tuesday (March 3) to celebrate International Women's Day.

Barbie unveils European female athlete collection

A Pakistan court on Tuesday allowed women to take part in a march but cautioned that they should adhere to "decency and moral values". It is called the "Aurat March" "Aurat" meaning women.

Pakistan gears up for women's march amid row

China might be trying hard to show the world that its women are the driving force of its economy, but gender equality is a far cry in the country, where women are still struggling to be taken seriously.

Women in China are caught between tradition, no political voice

On the occasion of International Women's Day President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their greetings. President Kovind in a message said "On International Women's Day, greetings to women in India and across the world.

President Kovind, PM Modi extend greeting on Women's Day

Nations still bar women in combat role but Canada serves as template

On International Women’s Day, Neetu Chandra who supports several social causes is in New York as part of an invitation by the Indian Consulate in the city to be the chief guest and speaker.

Neetu Chandra to celebrate International Women's Day in New York

As the world gets together to celebrate Women’s Day on March 8 today, Bollywood’s female filmmakers have been leading the charge of making films that not only hit the jackpot with its content but are also commercially viable.

Women's Day: Alankrita Shrivastava, Shweta Tripathi, Neetu Chandra discuss what it means to be a woman in Bollywood

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will kick off the TMC's campaign for the Lok Sabha polls on International Women's Day on March 8, a party leader said Wednesday.

TMC chief Mamata Banerjee to begin Lok Sabha poll campaign on Women's Day

There is a surge in women-led stories in Bollywood but while the female gaze has started to get a space, equal representation is still a distant dream, believe filmmakers Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Alankrita Shrivastava and Nitya Mehra.

Filmmakers Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Alankrita Shrivastava and Nitya Mehra discuss if Bollywood is inclusive of women today

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday pitched for women empowerment and said there should be more women in the Armed Forces

There should be more women in armed forces: Sitharaman

She is also a daughter, wife and mother. She takes her role at home as seriously as she takes her game.

Never let people limit your achievement because you are a woman: Mary Kom to WION

This lady made Ranveer Singh wear a skirt on Women's Day!

Nearly 300 women ran through the streets of Iraq's Mosul in a demonstration of their freedom from the Islamic State group

Here is how Mosul women celebrated women's day

In media reports, McDonald's global chief diversity officer has said that for the first time in history they flipped their iconic arches to honour extraordinary accomplishments of women everywhere

On International Women's Day, McDonald's flips its golden arches

Proceedings were disrupted, but both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha were united in promising to strive for women's rights on the International Women's Day

Parliament proceedings disrupted for fourth day

This is to inspire young girls to identify with real-life role models so that they can become whatever they want to be

Women's Day: Barbie honours real-life heroes Frida Kahlo, Patty Jenkins, Amelia Earhart & others

March 8 is a public holiday in Russia but is mainly celebrated by giving flowers and chocolates to women than stressing the need for gender equality

Russian President Vladimir Putin hails 'advantages' of female bosses ahead of women's day

Unwanted pregnancies continue to spell doom for women in India. Use of protection is still not widespread and sometimes use of protection is just not a choice that the woman can make.

Opinion: Women still not empowered to stop forced pregnancies

In Junagadh district, village women have formed a committee to fight against gender injustice, and their success is drawing queries from other districts and states.

Opinion: A league of extraordinary women in Gujarat

The economic costs of having children are more often shouldered by women, so mothers tend to accumulate less capital over time.

Opinion: Why mothers are less wealthy than women without children

26 women from disadvantaged backgrounds stand between poachers and endangered species in the African Savannahs

How women are protecting wildlife in South Africa

Merging art, belly dance and costume design--the designer reimagines 'Disney Princesses as Belly Dancers'

International Women's Day: In conversation with Sara Manca

The one-day protest, which will take place in 50 countries, will demand pay parity, chastise Trump's anti-women stance, among others

International Women's Day 2017: Thousands take part in anti-Trump protests

The statue carved with?confrontational?body language was installed to raise voice against industry?s gender inequality

Wall Street bull meets 'fearless girl' on International Women's Day

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