Tag: International Women’s Day

Spanish women stage unprecedented strike for rights

by Alvaro Villalobos Agence France-PresseMADRID, Spain – Spain marked International Women’s Day Thursday with an unprecedented strike in defense of their rights that saw hundreds of trains cancelled and countless protests held. Called by 10 unions to demand gender equality, particularly where salaries are concerned, the 24-hour strike dominated headlines with famous female presenters noticeably absent from radio or television shows. This should be a starting point to change things. We are far from real equality,” Maria Angels […]

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Women’s groups hold protests to mark International Women’s Day

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) –To mark International Women’s Day, various women’s groups on Thursday, March 8 conducted protests in Mendiola, Manila. Several groups condemned the Duterte administration for failing to promote the protection of women. They also criticized the government because of what they said were the hardships brought by the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law to ordinary housewives. The group “Oriang” called the President “paasa” claiming he did not fulfill […]

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LRT and MRT gives discount in International Women’s Day

MANILA, Philippines – In honor of the International Women’s Day, the MRT and LRT will give free transportation to women at scheduled times. On the other hand, the Office of the Ombudsman will give a 50% discount to its women clients. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Nqo6_dqmiSw

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International Women’s Day!

Hey girl, better keep your dreams big… And your aspirations high… Celebrate your achievements… Knowing that you can… Make it happen! March 8 is International Women’s Day!

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