International Women`s Day: Strikes and protests around the world

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International Women`s Day has grown from a labour movement with its roots in a 1908 protest to a UN-recognised annual event.
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Indonesian women danced in Yogyakarta to mark International Women`s DayUS congresswomen have walked out of work, joining women around the world who are going on strike as part of International Women`s Day.
Image copyright Reuters Image caption A woman holds a placard at an International Women`s Day protest in Kiev, UkrainePresident Donald Trump said on Twitter he had "tremendous respect for women" and urged his Twitter followers to "honour the critical role" they play in society.
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The move by House Democrats is part of a "Day Without a Woman" strike, designed to highlight how crucial women are to the US national workforce.