In 1908, 15,000 women marched through New York City, demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights. 100 years on, the pertinence of this event is honored through International Women’s Day’s 2008 global theme ‘Shaping Progress’. Learn more about IWD here:

http://www.internationalwomensday.com/

IWD has been observed in Phoenix since 1991. Phoenix will be having its annual IWD luncheon on March 6th. More info:

http://www.phoenix.gov/phxwomen/luncheon.html

Celebrate International Women’s Day every day!