Protestors in the UCU plaza gathered around Kenny, who was one of four Orono women that partnered with the Orono Democrats to host a local International Women’s Day March. In her speech, Kenny ...

WELL, JEN MARCH 8TH IS COMMEMORATED AS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, AND TODAY THE BOSTON COMMON WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL. WHEN WE ARE JUST BOSTON STRONG, WE’RE BOSTON WOMEN, STRONG.

International Women's Day is observed on March 8 after a massive protest in Russia on Feb. 23, 1917, that led to the country's eventual withdrawal from the war.

Women across the world will call for equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice and decision-making jobs during demonstrations marking International Women’s Day.

Women sing and dance during the International Women’s Day celebration at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium in Lagos, Nigeria, Friday, March. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba) ...