On International Women’s Day, women around the world join together in celebration of the intelligence, strength, courage and beauty of women. Since 1908 this has been a day to celebrate the achievements of women around the world without regard to their national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political differences.

This week, as Women's History Month begins, WVFC is starting off our coverage for by noting two events on Thursday, March 5: the opening of the film A Powerful Noise , above, and an international conference call held by Women for Women International . The film follows three women overcoming vastly different challenges:

Hanh is an HIV-positive widow in Vietnam. Nada, a survivor of the Bosnian war. And Jacqueline works the slums of Bamako, Mali. Three very different lives. Three vastly different worlds. But they share something in common: Power. These women are each overcoming gender barriers to rise up and claim a voice in their societies. Through their empowerment and ability to empower others, Hanh, Nada and Jacqueline are sparking remarkable changes. Fighting AIDS. Rebuilding communities. Educating girls.

And WVFC readers might remember our coverage in Newsmix of Women for Women International bringing Mia Farrow and Cindy McCain to troubled areas around the world:

This year, join Women for Women International to celebrate the economic and social achievements of women. Honor the women who work to overcome the food crisis in their communities and put food on the table for their families. These women are not waiting for a bailout but are instead learning the skills and techniques of sustainable organic farming to feed their families and support themselves. To read more, please go to Women's Voices For Change.

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