Palestinian women protest on the International Women's Day

Palestinian women hold national flags and banners on the International Women's Day during a rally calling for the national reconciliation, in Gaza city, on March 8, 2011.

This year is the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day since its creation.

International Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women’s Day is marked on the 8th of March every year. It is a major day of global celebration of women. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political and social achievements.

Sameh Rahmeh/ALWATAN Center, Hebron