Rallies for equality, peace, on International Women's Day

Women around the world are raising their voices.

It's International Women's Day, and they want to be heard.

As a convoy of Russian military vehicles drive through Crimea, Ukrainians chant "No to war." These women want to live in peace.

(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) WOMAN PROTESTER (NAME UNKNOWN) SAYING:

"Get him (Putin) to withdraw the troops from here. What do we need him here for? We used to have a good life here, what do we need him for?"

Tears of sadness in Kiev, as women honor Maidan victims.

This year's theme of "inspiring change" encourages advocacy for women's advancement everywhere, in every way.

Thousands of women across Pakistan continue to toil away at tedious, difficult jobs. Raising their children in a country that has a long way to go in terms of equality.

(SOUNDBITE) (Urdu) HOME-BASED NEEDLEPOINT ARTISAN, YASMIN DILDAR, SAYING:

"But what can we do? We do not have the resources. All we can do is to console our children, the w