In pictures: International Women's Day

Women around the world have been holding protests and rallies to mark International Women's Day.

These women in Brazil called on the government to give pensions to housewives.

In India, sex workers demanded improved rights and for changes in the law.

Five thousand women, led in part by rape victim and campaigner Mukhtar Mai, protested in Pakistan for equal rights.

In Iraq, the day was marked with an exhibit of artwork, including this self-portrait, by a female prisoner.

In Vietnam, florists did brisk business as children and husbands gave women bouquets.

While in Israel, actress Sharon Stone took part in a football match with Israeli and Palestinian girls.

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