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Women Fill Streets of World's Cities With Call for Justice
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.”
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International Women's Day Celebrations and Marches Around the World
March 8 is International Women’s Day, and this year it comes on the heels of the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, sparking an even stronger response from women all over the world who stood up for women’s rights. From the United States to Southeast Asia, women of all ages marched, stood, advocated and walked together in solidarity, demanding respect...
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A Look at the Boston Women's Heritage Trail
President Michelle Jenney talks about the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail on International Women’s Day.
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Adidas Says Women to Get Same WCup Bonus as Men
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...
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Women's National Soccer Team Players Sue for Equal Pay
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.
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Airport Workers Call for Increased Wages, End of Sexual Harassment
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.
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Women's Rally at Logan Airport
On International Women’s Day, an all-female rally was held at Logan International Airport in Boston.
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Trump Budget to Include $100M for Ivanka's Women's Fund
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,...
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'VH1 Trailblazer Honors' Celebrates Director Ava DuVernay
“VH1 Trailblazer Honors” will pay tribute to Academy Award-nominated director Ava DuVernay to kick off Women’s History Month.
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The ‘Fearless Girl' Takes New Position, Staring Down the New York Stock Exchange
The “Fearless Girl” statue has a new home — directly across from the New York Stock Exchange.
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The ‘Fearless Girl' Has Left Wall Street, Is on the Move to the NYSE
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.
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Parkland Father Drapes Bulletproof Vest Over ‘Fearless Girl' Statue, Creating #FearfulGirl
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...
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‘Fearless Girl' Statue Stares Down Charging Bull on Wall Street
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.
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The ‘Fearless Girl' Is Leaving Wall Street
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.
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Venus Williams Ends Sister Serena's Comeback Tournament
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.
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Serena Williams Wins 1st Match in Comeback at Indian Wells
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.
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7 Female Activists Under 23 Who Are Changing the World
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...
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NYC Statues Adorned With Flowers for Int'l Women's Day
Historical statues of women in New York City got the “flower empower” treatment in honor of International Women’s Day
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UN Women Chief: Sex Abuse Cases Tip of Iceberg
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...
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‘My Comeback Is Here': Serena Williams Set for 1st Match Since Giving Birth
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.