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International Women's Day offers a moment to celebrate global progress in securing equal opportunity and rights for women while also recognizing the persistent inequalities they still face. Just consider the world of work: in the past half century, the percentage of women in the workplace has doubled in many Western societies. That said, persistent gaps remain in how much men and women earn. Here's a snapshot from 10 countries.