International Women's Day - in pictures

  • A rally marking International Women's Day in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 8. EPA
    A rally marking International Women's Day in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 8. EPA
  • Members of Thai trade unions and women's networks march in Bangkok, calling for maternity and women workers' rights. Getty images
    Members of Thai trade unions and women's networks march in Bangkok, calling for maternity and women workers' rights. Getty images
  • A female train driver at Safdarjung railway station, New Delhi, which was designated a 'pink station' to celebrate International Women's Day. EPA
    A female train driver at Safdarjung railway station, New Delhi, which was designated a 'pink station' to celebrate International Women's Day. EPA
  • A swimmer takes part in a sunrise dip in the North Sea at Portobello Beach, near Edinburgh, to mark the occasion. Getty Images
    A swimmer takes part in a sunrise dip in the North Sea at Portobello Beach, near Edinburgh, to mark the occasion. Getty Images
  • Hindu anchorites practise yoga to mark the day at an ashram near Kolkata. AFP
    Hindu anchorites practise yoga to mark the day at an ashram near Kolkata. AFP
  • Supporters of Palestine shout slogans during a rally in celebration of International Women's Day in Seoul. EPA
    Supporters of Palestine shout slogans during a rally in celebration of International Women's Day in Seoul. EPA
  • Egyptian trainer Basant Allam watches the sunset with her horse while sitting on Mount Sakkara in Giza, Egypt. Reuters
    Egyptian trainer Basant Allam watches the sunset with her horse while sitting on Mount Sakkara in Giza, Egypt. Reuters
  • Women activists face off with riot police who blocked their protest march towards the Malacanang Palace on International Women's Day in Manila. AFP
    Women activists face off with riot police who blocked their protest march towards the Malacanang Palace on International Women's Day in Manila. AFP
  • The New York Jets and Chicago Bears in action at The Cherry Red Records Stadium in Wimbledon, London. Getty Images
    The New York Jets and Chicago Bears in action at The Cherry Red Records Stadium in Wimbledon, London. Getty Images
  • A protester holds a placard during a demonstration organised by the South African Jewish Board of Deputies on International Women's Day in Johannesburg in support of female hostages taken by Hamas. AFP
    A protester holds a placard during a demonstration organised by the South African Jewish Board of Deputies on International Women's Day in Johannesburg in support of female hostages taken by Hamas. AFP
  • Activists and relatives of victims of feminicide illuminate an esplanade with candles in Mexico City. EPA
    Activists and relatives of victims of feminicide illuminate an esplanade with candles in Mexico City. EPA