International Womens Day 2017
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International Women's Day: Two videos which perfectly illustrate the so called 'day of celebration'
Rmridula •We took a look at two such Women's Day videos which trended for all the right reasons, we are guessing. Take a look.
A Day Without a Woman: Protests, rallies held across the world to promote women's rights
Fp Staff •'Day Without a Woman' protest in the United States was put together by organizers of the women's marches that drew more than 1 million people the day after Republican President Donald Trump was sworn in.
International Women's Day: In a wonderland adventure, Alice deals with PCOS
Shruti Rao •PCOS patients are at an increased risk for diabetes, heart disease, obesity, depression, infertility and various cancers. Read about it Alice in Wonderland style.
Moral policing: Shiv Sena activists 'chase away' young couples from Kochi beach
Fp Staff •In an act of moral policing, a group of Shiv Sena activists today allegedly chased away young men and women who were sitting in the Marine Drive area here.
International Women's Day 2017: On 'A Day Without A Woman', section of US media goes on strike
Fp Staff •Women and allies will join together for equity, justice and the human rights of women and all gender-oppressed people, through a one-day demonstration of economic solidarity.
International Women's Day 2017: Here's what we need to celebrate — Happy Humans' Day
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari •On the occasion of International Women's Day 2017, filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari shares her thoughts — in verse — on what we really should be celebrating — being human.
International Women's Day 2017: Even journalists chasing news have to deal with rampant sexism
Fp Staff •At Firstpost, we work in a newsroom that encourages discussions, debates and sometimes even rants on pertinent issues like gender and sexism. A few journalists from our newsroom share the sexism that they have dealt with from the beginning of their career. The International Women’s Day cannot to be restricted to being a token 'day', it's purpose should be to take the narrative forward.
International Women's Day 2017: Celebrate womanhood with these five amazing songs
Fp Staff •It's International Women's Day, and these songs celebrate the power of womanhood
International Women's Day 2017: Kangana Ranaut, other badass women have a message for you
Fp Staff •On this Women's Day, here are some badass women, with some badass messages.
International Women's Day 2017: Solidarity strikes by women that changed our world
Fp Staff •Women’s strikes and solidarity strikes in the past have worked where other forms of advocacy have failed. On International Women's Day 2017, the Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development put together these infographics that look at some of the strikes by women that changed our world — for the better.