What's the deal with International Women's Day? Read up on the history behind today.

Next, a word from the UN: Secretary General Ban Ki-moon gives his thoughts on the meaning of the day.

And to wrap it up, The World Food Program has some great stats on the impact of women around the world, and today is a great chance to highlight the staggering facts about the international force of women. Check it out:

Make sure to check out the endless you can get involved in issues that affect women: human trafficking, violence against women, women's rights, FGM, Millennium Development Goals, eating disorders, teen pregnancy, and many more.