Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty ImagesWomen hold up signs as they attend "A Day Without a Woman" rally honoring International Women's Day and Women's History month, March 8, 2917 in Washington, DC.
Robyn Beck, AFP/Getty ImagesWomen attend the "A Day Without a Woman" rally honoring International Women's Day, March 8, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
John Leyba, The Denver PostKatie Ritter 19, (L) and Shelby Bolduc 18 hold their signs at the Capitol during "A Day Without a Woman" on March 8, 2017 in Denver. Organizers held a silent march around the State Capitol. There were similar marches held around the country.
Haley Nelson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via The Associated PressCarnegie Mellon University art majors, from left, Maya Zane Kaisth, Clair Chin, and Levitt Summer, embrace on campus during the CMU rally for the International Woman's Strike on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Pittsburgh. The walkout, which asked women to leave work, is part of "A Day Without A Woman, " organized to coincide with International Women's Day.
Jae C. Hong, The Associated PressHillary Harper stands in front of a wall decorated with artificial flowers during the Day Without a Woman protest Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. Many American women stayed home from work, joined rallies or wore red Wednesday to demonstrate how vital they are to the U.S. economy, as International Women's Day was observed with a multitude of events around the world.
Win McNamee, Getty ImagesHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (C) (D-CA) delivers remarks at a news conference marking International Women's Day and A Day Without a Woman March 8, 2017 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. During her remarks, Pelosi urged continued efforts to strengthen womenÕs rights across the country.
Rick Bowmer, The Associated PressWomen dressed in red and holding signs with photos of their local lawmakers are gathered at the Utah state capitol for a Day Without a Woman protest to remind legislators they're closely watching how they handle women's issues Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Salt Lake City.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesWomen participate in a protest on 5th Avenue near Trump Tower in New York on March 8, 2017 during a #DayWithoutAWoman protest in New York.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesWomen participate in a protest on 5th Avenue near Trump Tower in New York March 8, 2017 during a #DayWithoutAWoman protest in New York.
John Leyba, The Denver PostHelen Shreves (L) holds the flag as she leads the march during "A Day Without a Woman" on March 8, 2017 in Denver. Organizers held a silent march around the State Capitol with similar marches held around the country.
Robyn Beck, AFP/Getty ImagesPeople attend "A Day Without a Woman" rally honoring International Women's Day and Women's History month, March 8, 2917 in Los Angeles, California.
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty ImagesWomen hold signs as they attend "A Day Without a Woman" rally honoring International Women's Day and Women's History month, March 8, 2917 in Washington, DC.
John Leyba, The Denver PostWomen hold up signs and listen to speeches at the Capitol during "A Day Without a Woman" on March 8, 2017 in Denver. Organizers held a silent march around the State Capitol with similar marches held around the country.
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty ImagesA young girl holds up a poster as people attend "A Day Without a Woman" rally honoring International Women's Day and Women's History month, March 8, 2917 in Washington, DC.
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty ImagesDemonstrators take part in "A Day Without a Woman" rally honoring International Women's Day and Women's History month, near the Department of Labor on March 8, 2917 in Washington, DC.
Robyn Beck, AFP/Getty ImagesWomen attend the "A Day Without a Woman" rally honoring International Women's Day, March 8, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Rick Bowmer, The Associated PressWomen dressed in red and holding signs with photos of their local lawmakers are gathered at the Utah state capitol for a Day Without a Woman protest to remind legislators they're closely watching how they handle women's issues Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Salt Lake City.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDiana Greer holds her sign and flag at the Capitol during "A Day Without a Woman" on March 8, 2017 in Denver. Organizers held a silent march around the State Capitol with similar marches held around the country.
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Women hold up signs as they attend "A Day Without a Woman" rally honoring International Women's Day and Women's History month, March 8, 2917 in Washington, DC.
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Many American women stayed home from work, joined rallies or wore red Wednesday to demonstrate how vital they are to the U.S. economy.




















