International Women's Day 2013

Happy International Women's Day! This day to celebrate and empower women has evolved over the years, beginning as a Socialist political event in 1909 and now varying in its celebrations country by country. Depending on where you are, International Women's Day could be highly political, a day to celebrate women's achievements, used for protesting violence against women or fighting for women's rights, or a time to honor the women in your life with flowers and candy. Protests, parades, flash mobs, and discount shopping: see how women around the globe are recognizing International Women's Day now!