TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Today is International Women's Day and its being observed across the globe, from New York to the eastern European countries of Moldova and Georgia.
The United Nations observed the holiday by welcoming actress Anne Hathaway to take center stage. Hathaway used the platform to discuss paid maternity leave.
March 8th was first recognized as a global holiday by the U.N. In 1975.
With it's roots in the Women's Labor Movement, today "International Women's Day" is a global celebration of the social, economic, and cultural achievements of women,
And in the capital city, a rally took up celebrations with a message in hopes of "lifting up the voices of women across the state of Florida".
Organizers tell WTXL that they hope their gathering was impactful, because it coincided with the start of the legislative session.
Also tonight, the Women's March Florida is hosting a vigil this evening until 7:30, to honor all women and gender non-conforming groups that have fallen victim to sexual abuse, domestic violence, and or gender based harassment.
