As we celebrate International Women's Day, women everywhere are still fighting for equality, education and empowerment in both the developed and developing world. A new documentary film, "Girl Rising," traces the lives of nine girls around the world,Today, March 8, is International Women's Day, where we take time to celebrate the contributions of women throughout history and around the world, and to renew our commitment to promoting gender equality and freedom.The first International Women's Day was held in 1911, but it was international only in the technical sense that women in four European nations marched. These activists were ahead of their time in thinking about women's economic and political equalityOn International Women's Day, we have a number of groundbreaking accomplishments to celebrate. This year alone, women in the U.S. won the right to serve on the front lines in combat and President Obama inched closer toJennifer Lawrence was tough and self-reliant in "The Hunger Games," giving us hope that perhaps we're turning a corner in the way women are portrayed in genre. Here's a look at other women of TV, film, comics and more who embody female empowerment.
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