International Women's Day: What's it all about?

Today is the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. In 1911 – the year the holiday was first celebrated internationally – women could not yet vote in most countries. --- What are its origins? -- International Women's Day: What's it all about? - CSM
International Women's day: A time for celebration mixed with realism - guardian
Women's rights in Afghanistan lose steam
Afghanistan: Stop Women Being Given as Compensation - human rights watch