53 h. ago Dumfries buildings to light up purple to raise awareness of epilepsy

The council headquarters on English Street and The Venue will be illuminated on March 26.

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54 h. ago Two Lanarkshire landmarks will light up purple on international day for epilepsy awareness

Epilepsy is the second most common neurological disorder in Scotland

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56 h. ago Women who start their own businesses report a 'significant boost in confidence, resilience and self

The research, gathered from 1,000 female entrepreneurs to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, found four in five (80%) feel more confident in their abilities after launching their business, with 87% feeling happier.

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56 h. ago West Lothian Civic Centre will light up purple on international day for epilepsy awareness

The headquarters in Livingston will join over 40 iconic Scottish landmarks on March 26

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69 h. ago Starmer, Reeves and Rayner host International Women’s Day event at No 10

Guests included Olympic athlete Dame Kelly Holmes and actor Anna Maxwell-Martin, alongside faith leaders, musicians, lawyers and others.

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3 d. ago Yes, there is an International Men's Day too: This is when you can mark it in 2025

The day aims to highlight issues such as male suicide and fatherhood, so when is it being observed this year?

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4 d. ago Top five destinations for solo female travellers following International Women's Day

Travelling alone gives people the opportunity to get out of their comfort zone and have new experiences

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4 d. ago Trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney's International Women's Day post sparks heated backlash

Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney has once again sparked backlash, this time with a social media post celebrating International Women's Day .

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5 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon booed attending International Women's Day event

The group, who oppose the SNP’s self-ID policy, said Nicola Sturgeon had “betrayed” women.

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5 d. ago Love Island's Kaz Crossley puts on a very busty display in a brown mini dress as she joins glam co

The girls' celebrated International Women's Day with a fancy meal at The Aubrey in London's Knightsbridge.

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5 d. ago The trailblazing female Cambodian tuk tuk group driving change in a male

Ms Kim started Tuk Tuk Lady to empower women and give them independence. Now, with a community of almost 50 women, they’re also able to benefit from the boom in the country’s tourism too, writes Emma Henderson

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5 d. ago Russian officials criticised for giving meat grinders to mothers of soldiers killed in Ukraine

Members of Putin’s United Russia party in Murmansk said gifts were initiative of the women’s wing Local officials from Russia’s ruling party have caused controversy by presenting mothers of soldiers killed in Ukraine with gifts of meat grinders, an appliance widely used to describe Russia’s brutal tactics on the frontline.The United Russia party in the northern Murmansk region posted photos on social media showing officials smiling as they visited bereaved mothers with gifts of flowers and boxed meat grinders for International Women’s Day on Saturday, which is widely celebrated in Russia. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon booed as she arrives at International Women's Day SNP event

The former First Minister was blasted by protestors from For Women Scotland. Members of the group booed her before chanting "shame on you" as she arrived at the SNP event.

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6 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon JEERED at...while outside an International Women's Day event! Female protesters accuse the former First Minister of betrayal over controversial gender self

Nicola Sturgeon was booed and subjected to chants of 'shame on you' by female protesters at an International Women's Day event yesterday.

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6 d. ago Coleen Nolan pays tribute to late sister Linda as she celebrates special event with family

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has remembered her late sister Linda, her strength and the profound impact she had on those around her, celebrating her legacy on International Women's Day

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6 d. ago Meghan posts adorable photo of Harry kissing Princess Lilibet on International Women’s Day

The Duchess of Sussex celebrated ‘girls with dreams who will become women with vision’

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6 d. ago Disabled women hit hardest by savage welfare cuts as expert issues bleak warning

On International Women's Day (IWD), an expert has warned of the 'devastating impact' proposed Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) cuts will have on women living with disabilities, issuing a dire warning

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6 d. ago Kris Jenner celebrates her ‘fearless’ daughters on International Women’s Day

Famous faces including Legally Blonde star Reese Witherspoon and Sarah, Duchess of York, marked the global event.

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6 d. ago Global celebrations and protests mark International Women’s Day

From Istanbul and Warsaw to Athens and Madrid, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violenceWomen took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark International Women’s Day with demands for ending inequality and gender-based violence.On the Asian side of Turkey’s biggest city Istanbul, a rally in Kadiköy saw members of dozens of women’s groups listen to speeches, dance and sing in the spring sunshine. The colorful protest was overseen by a large police presence, including officers in riot gear and a water cannon truck. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Celebrations and protests in the US and around the world mark International Women’s Day

From Istanbul and Warsaw to New York and Los Angeles, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violenceWomen took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark International Women’s Day with demands for ending inequality and gender-based violence.On the Asian side of Turkey’s biggest city Istanbul, a rally in Kadiköy saw members of dozens of women’s groups listen to speeches, dance and sing in the spring sunshine. The colorful protest was overseen by a large police presence, including officers in riot gear and a water cannon truck. Continue reading...

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