March 8 Is International Women's Day 2013
See how the world's women honor this special day.
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International Women's Day 2013 - Each year, March 8 marks International Women’s Day — an internationally recognized day of observance and celebration of women's economic, political and social achievements.In 2012, Haitian women gathered for a march in commemoration of the day in Petit Goave, Haiti. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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First Lady Celebrates Women - First Lady Michelle Obama commemorates the day each year. In 2012, she awarded Women of Courage awards to 10 women from around the world who have worked to improve the lives of women and girls. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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Guatemala Gets Down - Women in Guatemala marched on International Women's Day in Guatemala City. (Photo: REUTERS/Jorge Dan Lopez)
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Breaking the Mold in Taiwan - Although observance of the day began as a Socialist political event in 1909, the day has since evolved into an international celebration that each country, city and culture has been able to put its own unique stamp on.Here, Chang Yu-wen gets her face painted ahead of 2011 International Women's Day festivities in Taiwan.(Photo: REUTERS/Pichi Chuang)
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Filipino Ladies March for Rights - Although the focus is on women, many female rights groups use the day as a platform to champion a range of issues that affect women. Thousands of people from the women's group Gabriela marched outside the presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, protesting against oil price hikes. (Photo: REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco)
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Filled With Excitement - Members of the "Mothers of the Glass of Milk" nutrition program in Lima, Peru, held festivites in honor of International Women's Day. (Photo: REUTERS/Pilar Olivares)
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Education Is Key - Education is one of the more popular issues focused on each International Women's Day as women and girls still face enormous challenges in terms of receiving equal education.Although two-thirds of countries have achieved gender parity at the primary level of education, access to secondary education remains a challenge for girls in many regions, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and South and West Asia.(Photo: REUTERS/Tony Gentile)