Women In The World - Happy International Women's Day!

Today: 10 Ways to Spend International Women's Day March 08, 2014 On the Calendar 1. International Women's Day's Twisted History From its early Cold War ties to why it hasn't reached the Hallmark ranks, a look at the long and surprising journey of International Women's Day, celebrated March 8. Read it at Women in the World First Look 2. Women in the World Summit Preview This year's event, April 3–5, features Christine Lagarde, Rashida Jones, Meryl Streep, Sarah Silverman and many more. Here's your sneak peek at the schedule! Read it at Women in the World Celebrate 3. 10 Ways to Spend International Women's Day From music, art, and photography picks to a hacking how-to, here are our favorite IWD events from around the world. Read it at Women in the World Tech Power 4. Women to Watch at SXSW South by Southwest is back! From inspiring entrepreneurs to innovative execs, here are eight speakers not to miss. Plus, 10 must-see panels about leadership, princess culture, and more. Read it at Women in the World Speaking Out 5. Albright Sounds Off on Ukraine The former secretary of state gave the crowd a rousing history lesson at Women in the World's first D.C. event, as an array of other powerful changemakers took the stage. Read it at Women in the World Mother of Invention D.C. Greens Brings Local Food to Washington Families Locally grown food isn't just for the Washington elite. D.C. Greens is shaking up the sustainability game by educating classrooms on all things nutrition. Norma Desmond Redux Should We Give Kim Novak a Break on the Oscar Plastic Surgery Hate-Tweeting? Yes, Kim Novak's face shocked us at the Oscars. But did she really deserve all the nip-and-tuck hate-tweeting? Fairytale Does Lupita Nyong'o's Hollywood Fairytale Have a Happily Ever After? The princess of awards season is a rare Hollywood case: she won an Oscar for her first film and has nothing lined up next. What do we make of Lupita Nyong'o's career prospects? Politics Kirsten Gillibrand's Sexual Assault Bill SNAFU The New York Senator may have lost the vote to move prosecution of sexual assaults outside the military, but she's still a champion in certain circles who will continue to maintain a watchful eye on reform. Giving New Meaning to 'Girl Power' These women have built social networks, developed schools, and designed energy-generating soccer balls. What global issues are these Mothers of Invention tackling next? Announcing the 2014 Women in the World Summit! Katie Couric to Interview President Jimmy Carter The Best Moments from Last Year's Summit

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