The International Women's Day was widely celebrated by the women leaders and activists around the world. The women shared with their experiences and inspired each other for further actions aimed at advancing women’s rights and participation in all spheres of life. The article "Women's Rights Week Sparkles with 'New Era' Energy" provides a good overview of events taken place in the United States during this time.- [World Pulse Magazine] Another interesting article is "Women Endure Threats for Day of Action" that summarizes not only events held by the women activists, but also decisions made by the heads of governments and officials around the world on this day. - [Middle East Time]