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International Women's Day — A Slideshow
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March 8th marks the annual celebration of International Women’s Day.

This slideshow explores the unique contributions women make, the advancements they have made, and the struggles they continue to face.





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1-Household-level decisions are closely linked to children’s health and well-being

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2-Equality in education for women and girls: A promising formula for improving lives

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3-Economic poverty translates into lack of power

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4-Violence against women is a global problem

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5-Women’s work is often overlooked and undervalued

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6-More and more women are entering the political arena

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7-Giving life can be deadly

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8-Advancements in women’s rights

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9-Canadian women face many of the same obstacles as those in developing countries

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