Hundreds of thousands of people are set to take part in demonstrations, rallies, and colourful events around the globe on Wednesday to mark International Women's Day, the date established to celebrate women and demand equality for half the planet's population.
While there have been major advances in dozens of countries, the situation in places such as Afghanistan and Iran and the constant crimes and violations in nearly every nation in the world are a cold reminder that there is still a long road ahead.
Some conservative groups last year threatened to stop simar marches by force. But this year Pakistani officials have beefed up security to protect the marchers. Pakistan is a conservative country where women often do not feel safe in public places because of open harassment. They have banned girls' education beyond sixth grade and barred women from public spaces such as parks and gyms. Women are also barred from working at national and international non-governmental organizations and ordered to cover themselves from head to toe.
Spain on Tuesday passed a new Parity Law requiring that women -- and men -- make up at least 40% of the boards of directors of listed companies and private companies with more than 250 workers and 50 million euros in business. The same will also apply to Spain's cabinet.
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