Results for International Women’s Day

Secretary of State Blinken spoke at an International Women's Day reception at the State Department.

Army Historian Kim Holien discussed the role of female spies leading up to the June 6, 1944, D-Day operation.

He answered questions on a variety of topics, including health care, violence against women and girls, energy prices and the cost of living, online bullying, military aid for Ukraine, and education. Prime Minister Sunak also acknowledged the upcoming Holocaust Memorial Day and said the government plans to build a Holocaust memorial next to Parliament.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva took part in a virtual discussion on women and the economy. They also addressed gender equality issues, the need for diversity and inclusion in economics, various challenges faced by women and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on low-skilled women workers. The event took place on International Women's Day, which is celebrated annually on March 8 around the world.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke with Washington Post Live's Jonathan Capehart to mark International Women's Day. She talked about the progress women have made in fighting for equal rights and representation around the world, but said there is more work to be done for women's equality.

President Biden announced the nomination of two women to be four-star generals during an event commemorating International Women's Day.

They examined British and American occupation and also discussed how this affected women and families. The Museum of the American Revolution, Pritzker Military Museum and Library, and Richard C. von Hess Foundation co-hosted this event as part of a three-day international conference.

In recognition of International Women's Day, the Center for Strategic and International* Studies hosted a discussion with CIA Deputy Directors Dawn Meyerriecks, Betsy Davis, and Sonya Holt. Moderator Beverly Kirk asked the directors about their experiences as women in leadership and the skillset necessary to succeed in a career at the CIA.

This portion of the event committee members heard from a few of the advisory committee staff members who provided updates on the committee's findings from the previous year and gave an assessment of what was discussed throughout the day.

The National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year 1975 sponsored this conversation with Rep. ... The United Nations designated the year 1975 "International Women's Year" in an effort to advance women's rights. Since then, International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8.

The Freedom Forum Institute hosted a day-long summit assessing sexual misconduct in the media industry.

The Freedom Forum Institute hosted a day-long summit assessing sexual misconduct in the media industry.

The Freedom Forum Institute hosted a day-long summit assessing sexual misconduct in the media industry.

Held on tax day, the rally was organized in coordination with marches held across the country.

Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, marked International Women's Day by speaking with Washington Post Opinion writer Catherine Rampell on the global financial outlook.

During the morning session of a Politico all-day forum on women in leadership in politics, sports, and business.

French President Emmanuel Macron marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women with an address highlighting the legislative approach he will take to change the culture toward women in France. President Macron previewed measures that his government would introduce in 2018 to combat violence against women that included fostering better awareness of gender equality in schools and workplaces, administering heavy fines for catcalling and verbal abuse toward women in public spaces, and the creation of an online reporting and support system for victims before formal charges are filed with police. ... Macron said promoting gender equality and combating sexual violence against women would be his government's top priority in the new year and said France could no longer be a country where women are afraid to speak out or press charges.

This event was part of an all-day conference examining both challenges and opportunities under the U.S.

President Trump spoke at a forum of the closing day of the G-20 Summit with other world leaders about an initiative to promote women's entrepreneurship in developing countries.

The Women's March on Washington took place on the National Mall one day after the Inauguration of President Donald Trump.