This is how Women's Day was celebrated world over

Equal status for women is something that is not universal even in third decade of 21st century. We've come a long way, but there are miles ahead. Check out how Women's Day was celebrated in different countries across the world

 

 

Spain

In Madrid, women took out a march to assert their rights and to celebrate Women's Day

India

In Mumbai, there was a bike rally to mark Women's Day

Australia

Hundreds of women gathered outside government buildings in Sydney to mark Women's Day

Australia

A variety of workers - from nurses and teachers to hairdressers and transport workers - took part in the gathering

Algeria

In Algeria, women wore traditional clothes and sang songs together