International Women's Day rallies

Women around the world marked International Women’s Day with rallies and protests to highlight the role of women in society.

In this photo, people attend a rally to mark International Women’s Day in Tbilisi, Georgia March 8, 2017. 

Brussels, Belgium

Belgian and Polish women demonstrate to call for abortion rights outside buildings of European Union institutions on International Women’s Day in Brussels, Belgium March 8, 2017. 

Manila, Philippines

Women burn a mock American flag with the portrait of U.S. President Donald Trump during a rally at the U.S. Embassy to mark International Women’s Day Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Manila, Philippines.

Washington, D.C.

American women stayed home from work, zipped up their wallets, wore red and joined rallies across the country to demonstrate their economic clout Wednesday as part of events happening around the globe.

In this photo, supporters hold up signs during the “Day Without a Woman” on International Women’s Day at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., March 8, 2017. 

Los Angeles, Calif.

A girl listens to speakers in the rain at a rally for International Women’s Day in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 5, 2017. 

New York, N.Y.

Women take part in a “Day Without a Woman” march on International Women’s Day in New York, U.S., March 8, 2017. 

Philadelphia, Pa.

Signs are posted at the Grindcore House restaurant shuttered in solidarity with “A Day Without a Woman” in Philadelphia, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. 

Organizers of January’s Women’s March called on women to stay home from work and not spend money in stores or online to show their impact on American society. 

Buenos Aires, Argentina

A woman blows on a whistle holding a handmade sign with a message that reads in Spanish; “March 8th, I strike” during a one-hour strike to mark the U.N.-designated International Women’s Day, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

Rome, Italy

A woman smiles during a demonstration demanding equal rights for women and men, on the occasion of the Women’s Day, in Rome, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. 

Kiev, Ukraine

Women hold placards during a rally for gender equality and against violence towards women on International Women’s Day in Kiev, Ukraine March 8, 2017. The placard, left, reads, “Enough to cover inequality with traditions.”

Kiev, Ukraine

Demonstrators hit drums during a rally for gender equality and against violence towards women on International Women’s Day in Kiev, Ukraine March 8, 2017. 

Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

Activists paint a black cross on a pink background on a lamp post to remember women who went missing or were killed, as they mark International Women’s Day in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, March 7, 2017. 

Istanbul, Turkey

Activists shout slogans at the main shopping and pedestrian street of Istiklal during an International Women’s Day rally in central Istanbul, Turkey, March 8, 2017. 

Warsaw, Poland

Women demand respect and equal rights in one of Poland’s many Women’s Day rallies, held in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Jakarta, Indonesia

People take part in a rally calling for women’s rights and equality ahead of International Women’s Day in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 4, 2017.