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Monthly Archives: March 2026

(Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, the first woman member of the BMA, in 1873) International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated each year on 8 March, has its roots in early 20th-century labour organising and suffrage movements, grounded in the aim for equality and recognition for women’s contributions across all areas of society. Each year, IWD offers an opportunity to recognise the achievements of women while also reflecting on the challenges women still face today. Within… Read More