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Photos show women marking International Women’s Day

Mar 8, 2026, 6:55 AM | Updated: 10:52 am

Women shout slogans as they march during a protest marking the International Women's Day, in Istanb...

Women shout slogans as they march during a protest marking the International Women's Day, in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
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Women around the globe on Sunday marked International Women’s Day taking part in marches and demonstrations that underscored efforts to combat discrimination and accelerate the drive for gender parity.

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