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Poles take to the streets of Warsaw on International Women's Day to demand free access to contraceptives. Although pro-Western parties managed to oust the conservative Law and Justice (PiS) government in October 2023 elections, women are voicing anger and frustration over delays in changing the laws on women's reproductive rights. The PiS's eight-year rule saw access to abortion, in-vitro fertilisation and emergency contraception tightened. IMAGES
Demonstrators take to the streets of central Stockholm to mark International Women's Day in the Swedish capital. Several organisations hold up signs of solidarity with Iranian women to call for more freedom and rights in their country. IMAGES
Thousands take to the streets of Madrid for a rally to mark International Women's Day. Spain is often seen as a benchmark for women's rights in Europe, notably after its 2004 adoption of a law promoting measures against gender-based violence. IMAGES
Thousands of Turkish women march in central Istanbul on the 42nd International Women's Rights Day. IMAGES of the march in Istanbul
Demonstrators gather at the Place de la Republique in Paris to mark the 42nd International Women's Day. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.