Today is recognised as International Women's Day.
The United Nation's theme for this year's International Women Day is "Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress", which aims to highlight the importance of gender-equality measures.
In several countries, International Women's Day is observed as a national holiday.
In China, many women are given a half-day off work, as advised by the State Council.
Thousands of events take place globally, including marches, talks, concerts, exhibitions and debates.
In the US, March is Women's History Month.
A presidential proclamation issued every year honours the achievements of American women.
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