Women have been striving for equality over the last century, and March 8 — International Women’s Day — celebrates how far women’s rights have come.

International Women’s Day began March 8, 1911. The suffragettes created this day as they strove for voting rights and equality, according to the International Women’s Day website.

It was first celebrated in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland that year.

This year marks the 109th celebration of International Women’s Day.

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