International Women's Day kicks off 24 hours early across the globe - with protests for equality in Turkey, flowers handed out in Russia and women taking to coffins to represent victims of domestic violence in Israel
- International Women's Day has been celebrated annually since the early 1990s
- This year's theme 'Choose to Challenge' has racked up thousands of tweets
- Protests have erupted this weekend in Turkey, India and America
- Virtual panels have been hosted in UK and flowers distributed throughout RussiaDespite the global pandemic putting a halt on many gatherings, people from around the world have already come together to show support for International Women's Day ahead of the annual observance on 8 March.
This year's theme 'Choose to Challenge' has racked up thousands of posts across social media, with many posting selfies on Instagram with one hand in the air alongside a detailed caption explaining the bias and inequalities they're championing.
On Twitter, the hashtag has become a way of spreading awareness of protests taking place in over 40 countries - with people spotted in China and Russia arranging flowers, and women in Israel laying in mock coffins to represent those who've been killed as a result of domestic violence.Meanwhile the streets of Turkey, Netherlands and India has been filled with people protesting for equality and seeking justice for individual women.
Elsewhere in the UK and Canada, virtual panels have been organised to celebrate women who have campaigned for positive change.
Social media has been flooded with posts about International Women's Day ahead of the annual observance on 8 March. Pictured: Protesters in Turkey
A photograph taken in the Netherlands shows people of varying ages coming together to campaign for gender equality
Thousands of people across America have taken to the streets protesting on behalf of women, while also raising awareness of those who've suffered injustice and abuse
Many businesses including KPMG Canada (pictured) have hosted panel discussions to raise awareness of the issues affecting thousands of women
In China, a vendor was photographed preparing flowers at Hongqiao flower market ahead of International Women's DayBrands including Bumble, Baukjen, Superdrug and Netflix are among those showing support for International Women's Day by sharing powerful quotes and items made by women.
Häagen-Dazs are commemorating International Women’s Day 2021 by renaming their well-loved Vanilla, Belgian Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Strawberries & Cream flavours, exclusively in the UAE, to reflect the achievements of four iconic women who have not held back - Raha Moharra, Yasmin Yousri, Nayla Al Khaja, Maz Hakim.International Women's Day has taken place since the early 1900s - with over 15,000 women campaigning in New York for shorter hours, better pay and voting right in 1908.
It has continuously risen in significance since Clara Zetkin suggested that it should become a global movement during a conference of Working Women in Copenhagen in 1910.
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