On International Women's Day, different twists around the world

From Australia to the United States to Russia and beyond, women around the world have marked International Women's Day.

Women's Day protesters in Medellin, Colombia Source: AAP

The annual celebration of women's rights is aimed at highlighting the struggle for gender equality and commemorating the women's movement.

This year, the United Nations has called on governments to make national commitments that address the challenges still holding back women and girls.