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Daring To Ride A Bike And 5 Other Ways Women Are Changing The World

For International Women's Day, we're spotlighting women and movements that have made an impact around the globe.
Zulekha Dawood leads female cyclists through a neighborhood in Karachi, Pakistan. They ride early in the morning to avoid the worst of traffic.

A bicycle is a great way to get around. In Pakistan, it's also a symbol of liberation for women. The story of Zulekha Dawood's bicycling club is one of many from our blog that we're highlighting for International Women's Day — dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women in all arenas: social, economic, cultural, political and personal.

To highlight the March 8 commemoration, here are some of the remarkable women and women's movements we've covered over the past year.

The women who dare to bicycle in Pakistan

organizes a weekly bike ride for women and girls in Karachi. She had previously run a girls boxing

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