international women's day

Women around the world are marking International Women’s Day with massive protests against gender violence, inequality and exploitation, with the mothers of murdered girls leading the march in Mexico City and participants in Paris inveighing against the “virus of the patriarchy.”

President Michelle Jenney talks about the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail on International Women’s Day.

Sportswear maker Adidas says it will give the same bonus to any of its sponsored players on the Women’s World Cup-winning soccer team as their male counterparts. Adidas says on Twitter that it believes “in inspiring and enabling the next generation of female athletes, creators and leaders through breaking barriers.” On Friday — International Women’s Day — American players filed...

Three months before beginning their defense of their Women’s World Cup title, American players escalated their legal dispute with the U.S. Soccer Federation over equal treatment and pay. Players filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the federation Friday, alleging ongoing “institutionalized gender discrimination” that includes unequal pay with their counterparts on the men’s national team.

Airport workers were joined by Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards on Friday to call for increased wages and to end sexual harassment in the workplace from Flight Systems Services. The rally, which was hosted on International Women’s Day, was held at Logan Airport. Participants included security officers, baggage handlers and wheelchair attendants.

On International Women’s Day, an all-female rally was held at Logan International Airport in Boston.

President Donald Trump’s 2020 budget proposal will include $100 million for a global women’s fund spearheaded by his daughter Ivanka Trump. She said the budget, expected to be released Monday, will include the funding for the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative. The administration last month launched the government-wide project, which she leads. In a statement to The Associated Press,...

“VH1 Trailblazer Honors” will pay tribute to Academy Award-nominated director Ava DuVernay to kick off Women’s History Month.

The “Fearless Girl” statue has a new home — directly across from the New York Stock Exchange.

The “Fearless Girl” statue near Wall Street that has become a global symbol of female can-do business spirit has been removed from her spot facing the “Charging Bull” and is on the move to a location by the New York Stock Exchange by the end of the year.

Draping a bulletproof vest over the “Fearless Girl” statue in New York City Friday, a Parkland father sought to spread a bold message: “Fearless Girl” was suddenly #FearfulGirl, protected only by the bulletproof attire she donned. Manuel Oliver, whose 17-year-old son Joaquin Oliver was killed during the Parkland school shooting in February, placed the vest on the statue in the...

A bronze statue of a young girl showed up near the iconic charging bull statue on Wall Street ahead of the International Women’s Day.

The “Fearless Girl” statue near Wall Street that has become a global symbol of female can-do business spirit will be moved from her spot facing the “Charging Bull” to a location by the New York Stock Exchange.

An unwanted rivalry with roots going back 20 years had its latest chapter Monday night at the BNP Paribas Open, with Venus Williams beating sister Serena 6-3, 6-4 in the third round for her first win over her younger sibling since 2014.

Walking on court for the first match of her latest comeback, Serena Williams allowed herself a rare smile. This time, tennis is different for the 23-time major winner. What didn’t change is Williams winning.

The national conversation goes across a varied spectrum from gun control to sexual harassment or gender equality and increasingly young women are leading the debate, CNBC reported. March 8th marks International Women’s Day and the theme of the day is #PressforProgress and it urges women from all backgrounds and generations to use their voices to bring change, CNBC reported....Read...

The head of the U.N. agency promoting equality for women says the global spotlight on sexual harassment and abuse and the punishment of some powerful men who had been “untouchable” is an important moment — but it’s just “a tip of an iceberg.” Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka said Wednesday that is because the number of women who have “come out” is small...

Serena Williams makes her return to the pro tour after a 14-month absence with a first-round match at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday, which she noted in an Instagram post marking the occasion is International Women’s Day.