From: voa on Thu, Mar 10 2011 8:01 PM

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that the United States will 'stand firm' for women’s empowerment as new democracies take shape in the Middle East.  Clinton spoke at a State Department event honoring women from 10 countries for advocacy on women’s issues.

From: voa on Tue, Mar 08 2011 8:00 PM

Women are joining together all over the world to mark the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day on Tuesday.

From: voa on Tue, Mar 09 2010 12:29 AM

Men and women in 18 countries on Monday commemorated International Women’s Day by gathering on bridges in a symbolic call for peace and the empowerment of women in war-torn nations.  In Washington, one group of activists focused on the plight of women in the Democratic Republic of Congo. VOA...

From: voa on Tue, Mar 09 2010 12:29 AM

March 8th marks International Women’s Day.  Hundreds of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate their achievements.  The United Nations says the theme of this year's celebration is "Equal rights, equal opportunities: Progress for all."  From Kabul, VOA Correspond...

From: voa on Sat, Mar 06 2010 7:55 AM

More than 2,000 women gathered this week at the United Nations headquarters in New York to review progress on women’s rights since the Beijing Declaration was signed 15 years ago. That document set out a framework for advancing equality and development for the world's women.