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International Women’s Day

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’10 classrooms full of children’ – US-Israeli war kills hundreds of Iranian, Lebanese kids

March 10, 2026

Zahra Sultana has mocked US and Israeli pretensions, saying in a BBC interview on Sunday — International Women’s Day — that the girls in the Minab school were slaughtered “apparently to liberate women”. SPECIAL REPORT: By Brett Wilkins of Common Dreams US and Israeli airstrikes have killed nearly 300 Iranian and Lebanese children over the ... <a title="’10 classrooms full of children’ – US-Israeli war kills hundreds of Iranian, Lebanese kids" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/10/10-classrooms-full-of-children-us-israeli-war-kills-hundreds-of-iranian-lebanese-kids/" aria-label="Read more about ’10 classrooms full of children’ – US-Israeli war kills hundreds of Iranian, Lebanese kids">Read more</a>

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Thousands in Melbourne rally for International Women’s Day, Gaza

March 10, 2025

By Mary Merkenich in Naarm/Melbourne More than 2000 people — mostly women and union members — marked International Women’s Day two days early last week on March 6 with a lively rally and march in Melbourne, capital of the Australian state of Victoria. Chants of “Women united will never be defeated”, “Tell me what a ... <a title="Thousands in Melbourne rally for International Women’s Day, Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/10/thousands-in-melbourne-rally-for-international-womens-day-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about Thousands in Melbourne rally for International Women’s Day, Gaza">Read more</a>

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Luamanuvao reflects on International Women’s Day and ‘Pacific dreams’

March 10, 2025

International Women’s Day, March 8, is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women around the world. Closer to home, here in Aotearoa New Zealand, we can take a moment to acknowledge Pasifika women, and in particular the contributions of Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban. For her, “International Women’s day is an opportunity to acknowledge Pasifika ... <a title="Luamanuvao reflects on International Women’s Day and ‘Pacific dreams’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/10/luamanuvao-reflects-on-international-womens-day-and-pacific-dreams/" aria-label="Read more about Luamanuvao reflects on International Women’s Day and ‘Pacific dreams’">Read more</a>

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International Women’s Day activists protest in solidarity with Palestinians

March 9, 2025

Asia Pacific Report Activists in Aotearoa New Zealand marked International Women’s Day today and the start of Ramadan this week with solidarity rallies across the country, calling for justice and peace for Palestinian women and the territories occupied illegally by Israel. The theme this year for IWD is “For all women and girls: Rights. Equality. ... <a title="International Women’s Day activists protest in solidarity with Palestinians" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/09/international-womens-day-activists-protest-in-solidarity-with-palestinians/" aria-label="Read more about International Women’s Day activists protest in solidarity with Palestinians">Read more</a>

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Gallery: NZ women call for long-term peace and justice in Palestine

March 8, 2025

Asia Pacific Report Women from Aotearoa, Philippines, Palestine and South Africa today called for justice and peace for the people of Gaza and the West Bank, currently under a genocidal siege and attacks being waged by Israel for the past 16 months. Marking International Women’s Day, the rally highlighted the theme: “For all women and ... <a title="Gallery: NZ women call for long-term peace and justice in Palestine" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/08/gallery-nz-women-call-for-long-term-peace-and-justice-in-palestine/" aria-label="Read more about Gallery: NZ women call for long-term peace and justice in Palestine">Read more</a>

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Activist criticises Western feminist ‘silence’ on Palestine’s brave women

March 13, 2024

Jana Fayyad, a Palestinian activist, had some sharp words about “the silence of Western feminists” at International Women’s Day, asking in her address to the Palestine rally in Sydney last Saturday: “Are you only progressive until Palestine?” No Palestinian speaker had been asked to address the annual protest the previous day and Fayyad did not mince her ... <a title="Activist criticises Western feminist ‘silence’ on Palestine’s brave women" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/13/activist-criticises-western-feminist-silence-on-palestines-brave-women/" aria-label="Read more about Activist criticises Western feminist ‘silence’ on Palestine’s brave women">Read more</a>

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All female Air Niugini crew fly out to Cairns on International Women’s Day

March 9, 2024

PNG Post-Courier Papua New Guinea’s national airline flight from Port Moresby to Cairns today was operated by an all female Air Niugini crew in recognition of International Women’s Day. With the day’s theme of “Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress”, the national airline continues its progress in equal participation for all women within the organisation, whether ... <a title="All female Air Niugini crew fly out to Cairns on International Women’s Day" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/09/all-female-air-niugini-crew-fly-out-to-cairns-on-international-womens-day/" aria-label="Read more about All female Air Niugini crew fly out to Cairns on International Women’s Day">Read more</a>

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Israeli army detains female journalist, activist in West Bank raids

March 8, 2024

Pacific Media Watch The Israeli army has raided dozens of homes in the West Bank and detained 20 Palestinians, including two women — journalist Bushra al-Taweel and activist Sumood Muteer. Quoting witness accounts, Quds News Network reported that al-Taweel was beaten up by an officer who insulted her before she was arrested. Today is International ... <a title="Israeli army detains female journalist, activist in West Bank raids" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/08/israeli-army-detains-female-journalist-activist-in-west-bank-raids/" aria-label="Read more about Israeli army detains female journalist, activist in West Bank raids">Read more</a>

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International Women’s Day – ‘Pink Shoes into the Vatican’ campaign

March 8, 2023

Asia Pacific Report A group of “pink shoes” women in Aotearoa New Zealand campaigning for gender equality in the Catholic Church took their message with a display of well-worn shoes to St Patrick’s Cathedral plaza in Auckland today on International Women’s Day. It was part of a national and global “Pink Shoes into the Vatican” ... <a title="International Women’s Day – ‘Pink Shoes into the Vatican’ campaign" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/08/international-womens-day-pink-shoes-into-the-vatican-campaign/" aria-label="Read more about International Women’s Day – ‘Pink Shoes into the Vatican’ campaign">Read more</a>

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Post-Courier: Violence in any form is a serious disease – target ‘rotten cops’

March 12, 2022

EDITORIAL: By the PNG Post-Courier Papua New Guinea’s police commissioner, David Manning, addressing the International Women’s Day celebrations this week, let it be known that violence against women is becoming a serious disease. Yes, we agree. It is a growing threat to women and children, family unity and community harmony. On the same token Sir, ... <a title="Post-Courier: Violence in any form is a serious disease – target ‘rotten cops’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/03/12/post-courier-violence-in-any-form-is-a-serious-disease-target-rotten-cops/" aria-label="Read more about Post-Courier: Violence in any form is a serious disease – target ‘rotten cops’">Read more</a>

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Gavoka slams Fiji’s ‘shameless’ inaction over women’s rights

March 8, 2022

By Talebula Kate in Suva Women’s participation in decision-making is fundamental to improving gender equality but despite making up half of Fiji’s population, representation at all levels of leadership for women is severely lacking, says an opposition political leader. The leader of the Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA), Viliame Gavoka, said this in his statement ... <a title="Gavoka slams Fiji’s ‘shameless’ inaction over women’s rights" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/03/08/gavoka-slams-fijis-shameless-inaction-over-womens-rights/" aria-label="Read more about Gavoka slams Fiji’s ‘shameless’ inaction over women’s rights">Read more</a>

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For this Filipina journalist, every day is a battle with fear – and defying silence

March 9, 2021

Women journalists, feminists, activists, and human rights defenders around the world are facing virtual harassment. In this series, global civil society alliance CIVICUS highlights the gendered nature of virtual harassment through the stories of women working to defend our democratic freedoms. Today’s testimony on International Women’s Day is published here through a partnership between CIVICUS ... <a title="For this Filipina journalist, every day is a battle with fear – and defying silence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/03/09/for-this-filipina-journalist-every-day-is-a-battle-with-fear-and-defying-silence/" aria-label="Read more about For this Filipina journalist, every day is a battle with fear – and defying silence">Read more</a>