On International Women's Day, rallies in Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan were met with violence while marchers in Turkey and Chile were confronted by police.
Thibault Camus/APA woman laughs during a march as part of the International Women's Day in Paris Sunday.Not every celebration of the day of women's rights advocacy went peacefully.
In Islamabad, Pakistan, demonstrators at a rival rally of hardline Islamists attempted to break through a police barrier, hurling objects, including shoes and stones, at women participating in the march.Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty ImagesMarchers shout slogans during a rally to mark International Women's Day in Islamabad Sunday.
In Kyrgyzstan, women were also reportedly attacked by masked men, then detained by police while organizing a women's day event in the capital Bishkek. Reuters adds last year's marchers in Turkey were met with tear gas by police attempting to break up their crowd.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Celebrate the Women Changing Film This International Women's DayWe're taking a look at some of the female filmmakers who are changing film, including some of the up-and-coming names you'll want to know at the theater this year.
Read more »
Because of Her: In honor of International Women’s Day, celebrities honor women who inspired themThe TODAY family and other celebrities are celebrating International Women’s Day by honoring the women who have made a difference in their lives. Watch Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Padma Lakshmi, Storm Reid and others shine a light on the women who influenced them. BecauseofHer
Read more »
International Women's Day 2020: 20 Quotes from Famous American WomenQuotes from some of the most successful women from America.
Read more »
UN Women Is Curating Your Netflix Feed In Honor of International Women's DayAva DuVernay, Lana Condor, Sophia Loren and more are sharing their Netflix favorites to highlight the power of women's stories.
Read more »
International Women's Day: 10 of the most powerful quotes from women in HollywoodHere are some of our favorite powerful quotes from female leaders in Hollywood about everything from representation and diversity to gender bias and equality.
Read more »
International Women's Day: 15 Latin Girl-Power Anthems
Read more »