Lima: Women march with a giant Peruvian national flag in a protest march to mark the upcoming International Women’s Day, in Lima, Peru. Saturday, March 7, 2020. March 8th has been sponsored by the United Nations since 1975 as International WomenÄôs Day, celebrating women’s achievements and aiming to further their rights. Marches and protests are held across the globe with calls for a more gender-balanced world to mark the day. AP/PTI(AP08-03-2020_000029B)