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PHOTOS: International Women's Day, A Day Without a Woman in California

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Supporters join A Day Without a Woman rally at San Francisco's City Hall on March 8, 2017. (Tara Siler/KQED)

Thousands of people joined rallies and protests across California on Wednesday to mark International Women’s Day and a general strike, "A Day Without A Woman.”

Here are some photos of the events statewide:

A Day Without a Woman rally in San Francisco at City Hall on March 8, 2017.
A Day Without a Woman rally in San Francisco at City Hall on March 8, 2017. (Erasmo Martinez/KQED)
California lawmakers hold International Women's Day rally in Sacramento on March 8, 2017.
California lawmakers hold International Women's Day rally in Sacramento on March 8, 2017. (Katie Orr/KQED)
Supporters join A Day Without A Woman rally at San Francisco's City Hall on March 8, 2017.
Supporters join A Day Without a Woman rally at San Francisco's City Hall on March 8, 2017. ((Tara Siler/KQED))
A supporter joins A Day Without A Woman rally in San Francisco on March 8, 2017 at City Hall
A supporter joins A Day Without a Woman rally in San Francisco on March 8, 2017 at City Hall. (Tara Siler/KQED)
Dr. Nayana Anne took the day off to support women and immigrants' rights. She joined A Day Without A Woman rally at San Francisco's City Hall on March 8, 2017.
Dr. Nayana Anne took the day off to support women and immigrants' rights. She joined A Day Without a Woman rally at San Francisco's City Hall on March 8, 2017. (Tara Siler/KQED)

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