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International Women’s Day is held every year on the 8 March to raise awareness of the issues impacting women all over the world. The day has been recognized as the United Nation’s Day for women’s rights and world peace since 1975.

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Women of the Americas
International Women's Day: PAHO Director calls for investment in women's leadership to transform the health sector
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PAHO calls for the participation of women in digital transformation to improve health and equality 
International Women's Day 2021
International Women's Day 2021
Gender equality
Gender equality: is the glass half full or half empty?
International Women's Day
International Women’s Day: Access to health for migrant women remains a challenge in the Americas
Presentation - International Women Day 2019: Access to Health for Migrant Women
Infographic - Access to Health for Migrant Women (International Women Day 2019)
Concept Note - PAHO’s Observation of International Women’s Day, “Ensuring Access to Health for Migrant Women” -  Thursday March 7th, 2019
Technical Brief - Gender equality in addressing the causes and consequences of the health of migrant women (International Women Day 2019)
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"Women's Access to Social Protection in Health" in a changing world of work
Director's statement: International Women's Day 2017
Infographic - Women's access to social protection in health: Leaving no woman behind!
Fact sheet - Women’s access to social protection in health: Leave no woman behind!
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PAHO Director's Statement on International Women's Day - March 8th, 2016: Gender inequalities affect women's health
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Message from PAHO's Director on International Women's Day
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PAHO Honors Gender-Focused Efforts to Fight HIV
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Motherhood photo exhibit by Bru Rovira opens at PAHO on International Women's Day
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International Women's Day 2010