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#PressforProgress: A Visual Celebration of International Women's Day 2018

By Brogues - 1 min read

This year's International Women's Day theme is all about committing to progressive action towards a more gender inclusive world. These pictures are a testament to the fact that, collectively, we can all play our part in accelerating positive change.

March 8th signals International Women’s Day, the dedicated annual event that pushes towards a better, more equal world for everyone – because gender parity makes for a healthier, more sustainable and prosperous society all round. Pressing for progress can take many forms: challenging socially determined stereotypes and bias, promoting positive visibility, supporting women’s countless achievements and inspiring others to be active agents of change around the world.

These photos show how we can all play our part in forging a future of global equality.

Close-up portrait of a woman wearing glasses

Close-up portrait of young woman covered with scarf against red background

Low angle view of woman holding placard with message while standing in city against sky

Portrait of woman standing by palm trees

High angle view of friends playing tug-of-war on street

Portrait of young woman wearing hat standing against building

Low angle view of multi colored flags against trees

Cropped hands of people against mountain

Low section of woman sitting by laptop at home

Close-up of woman with gray eye shadow wearing headscarf

Close-up of happy young woman sitting at home

Portrait of smiling young woman standing against wall

This collection is part of #NotYourCliche, our movement away from antiquated stock stereotypes and towards a more relevant, inclusive, representative view of global culture and society. You can read more about it here.