Marches across Brazil for International Women’s Day are serving as a rallying cry against rising violence against women after the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old in Rio de Janeiro.

Meghan Markle honored her daughter, Lilibet, on International Women’s Day with a sweet photo taken by her father, Prince Harry. The Duchess of Sussex celebrated the global day, which recognizes women’s achievements and brings attention to women’s rights and gender equality, by posting a pic of her snuggling Lilibet, 4, on the beach.

Celebrated annually on March 8, International Women’s Day serves as a day to raise awareness and advocate for women’s rights and often highlights themes like empowerment.

International Women's Day has been celebrated around the world on 8 March every year since 1911. This year, the theme for International Women's Day, as per the UN, is ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls’,