This year's theme for International Women's day is "make it happen."
World Marks International Women's Day
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Women walk as they shout slogans during an International Women's Day rally in Istanbul, Turkey, March 8, 2015.
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The high-heeled dress wearing cyclists commemorated International Women's Day after reaching the end of their bike route in Mexico City, March 7, 2015.
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Some protesters, hold torches in front of La Moneda palace, during a march ahead of International Women's Day in Santiago, Chile, March 6, 2015.
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Male Afghan women's rights activist wear burqas to show their solidarity with Afghan women ahead of International Women's Day in Kabul, March 5, 2015.