Each year around the world, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. Hundreds of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women.

As this year was the 100th anniversary of Women's International Day 2010 it was a day full of very special achievements. We are listing them and keep updating this list. Send us your news to include in this list.

1.Kathryn Bigelow made history last night after becoming the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director.

2. Ms Neelie Kroes, European Commissioner for Digital Agenda will be awarded The Aletta Jacobs Prize 2010 of the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. She is receiving the prize in honour of the major social developments she has supported for women.

3. Female lawyers in Saudi Arabia are embracing a proposed legal change that will enable them to practise for the first time. (Source: The Lawyer)

4. '100 British  Women who changed the World' have been named by The Independent , including Martha Lane Fox, Clara Furse  of the Stock Exchange.

4. 49 Most Notable Female Internet Heroes of 2009 have been celebrated by The NextWomen.

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