Irish Examiner view: Indian barbarism clouds International Women's Day

India's chief justice told an accused rapist to marry his schoolgirl victim to avoid jail

International Women’s Day on Monday is a global event intended to "celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women".

Monday will mark International Women's Day, a global event intended to "celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women".

Looking ahead, the day will "raise awareness about women's equality, lobby for accelerated gender parity, and raise funds for female-focused charities".