PICKETING members of the militant women’s group Gabriela sneak into the secured police grounds of Malacañang in San Miguel, Manila, where, the Manila Police District Crowd Dispersal Unit forced them out of the premises. International Women’s Month, observed around the world every March, is a month-long celebration in honor of all women and their contributions to society, culture, business, and politics. It was originally observed every March 8 as Women’s Day as recognized by the United Nations (UN) in 1975 and enacted by then President Corazon Aquino in 1988. (Photo by Linus Guardian Escandor II)
PICKETING members of the militant women’s group Gabriela sneak into the secured police grounds of Malacañang in San Miguel, Manila, where, the Manila Police District Crowd Dispersal Unit forced them out of the premises. International Women’s Month, observed around the world every March, is a month-long celebration in honor of all women and their contributions to society, culture, business, and politics. It was originally observed every March 8 as Women’s Day as recognized by the United Nations (UN) in 1975 and enacted by then President Corazon Aquino in 1988. (Photo by Linus Guardian Escandor II)