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Today is International Women's Day. It's a day to celebrate women's political, social and economic achievements, as well as to highlight the remaining inequality that exists between men and women throughout the world. Many musicians have taken to Twitter to voice their support for the global feminist event.
Some simply wished their followers a happy day.
Happy international women's day! To all the wonderful women of the world who deserve equal rights to men. Xxx
— Paloma Faith (@Palomafaith) March 8, 2014
The original and best version of 'Hound Dog' by Big Mama Thornton. Happy #InternationalWomensDay! http://t.co/d9eswVEmW2
— Lauren Laverne (@laurenlaverne) March 8, 2014
Ladies let's love and support each other today........and every other day #weareawesome #womenrule #girlsrule #internationalwomensday
— Brody Dalle (@BrodyDalle) March 8, 2014
Happy Women's Day! GIRL POWER yeah yeah yeah http://t.co/cD4HmArdEq
— MØ (@MOMOMOYOUTH) March 8, 2014
Others highlighted what can be done to further the cause.
On International Women's day I'm sharing a wonderful statement by Michel Sidibe, the director of UNAIDS, who has... http://t.co/RbCakm0ZBW
— Annie Lennox (@AnnieLennox) March 8, 2014
Gentle men, looking for something positive to do for International Women's Day? Follow @EverydaySexism in solidarity w. victims of abuse
— Billy Bragg (@billybragg) March 8, 2014
Liam Payne attempted to get behind the idea, but seemed to get it a little confused with Valentine's Day.
Today is International Womens Day so happy International Womens Dayyyy!! Just thought i should thank you for being in my life :) @xSophiaS
— Liam Payne (@LiamRealPayneJ) March 8, 2014
Robin Thicke celebrated by retweeting a female fan who'd compared him to God, and thanking a woman for baking him a cake.
Special thanks to Victoria for my delicious bday cake!! Thank you for being my biggest fan!!
— Robin Thicke (@robinthicke) March 8, 2014
And others explained why International Women's Day is still important.
To women all over the planet - you should always be able to be yourself, doo the things that make you happy, and be whatever you want to be.
— Eliza Fancies You (@elizadoolittle) March 8, 2014
This is not the case everywhere so it's important to raise awareness and make changes til every woman is free. ❤️
— Eliza Fancies You (@elizadoolittle) March 8, 2014
To those who can’t see the point of International Women’s Day: you’re the reason it exists.
— Marina Diamandis (@MarinasDiamonds) March 8, 2014
International Women's Day takes place on 8 March every year, and is backed by the United Nations. The UN theme for this year's IWD is "Equality for Women is Progress for All." Amen.
