International Women’s Day 2017

Ivy Quicho, 34, of Los Angeles, one of the organizers, participates in the rally for “A Day Without a Woman” in front of the Federal Building in downtown Los Angeles.

Margaret Prescod, one of the organizers, becomes tearful as she participates in the rally for “A Day Without a Woman” in front of the Federal Building in downtown Los Angeles.

Jayna Zweiman, center, one of the two women who launched the “Pussyhat” project knits during a demonstration in front of the Federal Building in downtown Los Angeles.

Sara Salsgiver, 19, of Corona, demonstrates in observance of International Women’s Day in front of the Federal Building in downtown Los Angeles.

Women cheer during “A Day Without a Woman” rally in Downtown Los Angeles Wednesday.

A woman poses in front of a wall of roses during “A Day Without a Woman” rally in Los Angeles.

Diane Brandt watches “A Day Without a Woman” rally in Los Angeles Wednesday.

Women and their supporters gather at Washington Square Park, in New York to show solidarity with women participating in ‘A Day Without A Woman’ strike.

Women and men gather to call for women’s rights at Washington Square Park in New York.

Protesters gather at Washington Square Park in New York to voice their opposition to the Dakota pipeline.

New York: Layah Shagalow stands by a bronze statue in lower Manhattan. The statue titled “Know the Power of Women in Leadership, She Makes A Difference” was temporarily installed by State Street Global Advisors. The bronze girl is facing the famed charging bull statue. “I think it’s exactly what is needed, for her to be here, Shagalow says. “I hope it stays here. It belongs here as much as the bull does.”

People gather near Central Park in New York to voice their opposition to the current administration’s policies.

Melbourne, Australia: Thousands of demonstrators attend a rally for International Women’s Day. Marchers were calling for an end to racism and for liberation and economic justice for all women.

Karachi, Pakistan: A driver with the women-only Paxi Pakistan taxi company sits in a Pink Taxi during a launching ceremony on International Women’s Day.

Diyarbakir, Turkey: Women flash victory signs during a demonstration.

Santiago, Chile: Women cover their mouths with purple ribbons during the “Todas en Silencio” demonstration in front of La Moneda presidential palace to mark International Women’s Day.

Philadelphia: Teacher Pia Martin greets students as they arrive at the Science Leadership Academy as teachers take part in a “Day Without a Woman” demonstration.

Karachi, Pakistan: Acid attack survivors Zarina Asghar, from left, Fatima Munir and Rukhsana Sharafudding attend a gathering to mark International Women’s Day.

Kiev, Ukraine: Ukrainian women march, advocating for gender equality and protesting violence against women.

Buenos Aires, Argentina: A woman plays a tamboril as dozens clap and chant slogans during a one-hour strike to mark International Women’s Day.

Bucharest, Romania: Romanian women hold tulips and cards with the names of women killed by their partners. In the event, called “If one falls, we all fall,” dozens of women lay on the ground, calling out the name of victims ranging in age from 16 to 66.

Marseille, France: A woman marches as part of the 40th International Women’s Day.