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PHOTOS: Dispatches From International Women's Day Demonstrations Around The Globe

In Spain, millions went on a nationwide strike. In Uganda, men took over the chores from women. In South Korea, #MeToo made a show of force. Here are just a few of the dozens of events Thursday.
South Korean demonstrators rally in Seoul on Thursday for the #MeToo movement, which has gradually gained ground in in the socially conservative country.

From even Thursday's earliest moments, just after midnight, demonstrators across the world began gathering to mark International Women's Day. In the hours since, there have been marches, rallies, presidential speeches and even a nationwide strike.

They were all inspired by the same celebration, but what demonstrators campaigned for, and how, covered a wide range.

Here's a glimpse of just a few of the notable events — and calls to action — plucked from sites around the globe. Plus vivid pictures, of course.


Spain

As clocks turned midnight in Madrid, activists kicked off 24 hours' worth of walkouts aimed at calling attention to

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