Today is the 100th International Women’s Day, which seems especially fitting in light of Kathryn Bigelow taking home the first Best Director Oscar ever won by a woman last night for her excellent Iraq War thriller Hurt Locker. At any rate, the holiday grew out of what used to be a Soviet block celebration known as International Working Women’s Day, and is now celebrated in most of the civilized world. Barbarian countries that have yet to recognize the day include the United States of America, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Canada. Oh well, in the time being we’ll posterize the Internet with these 10 International Women’s Day Posters until they get the message.

The second woman from the left is holding… a child with arms made of 2×4s?

We’re loving the vintage look on this lady. Wave that fem flag!

Is there some kind of secret code written into the tree branches?

Okay, so this is from Canada, a non-IWD celebrator, but seriously Quebecers will use any occasion to organize a protest.

Are those Soviet soldiers dancing on the set from Rent?

Apparently in Australia IWD is sometimes celebrated a few days late. We like that they include men and/or androgynous women in the festivities.

This has something to do with the Cold War, maybe?

The text says something to the effect of getting out from under the servitude to sinks and dishes, which might make the image seem less bizarre.

This might be our favorite, despite its beautiful bleakness.