Jordan has been working to integrate women into its civil defence department since 2007, with 81 women so far graduating in first aid. Members of the Brazilian Kaiapo nation competed in tug of war at the Indigenous Nations' Games. In the US, some oppose laws passed by housing associations banning drying laundry outside, despite the environmentally friendly practice.

1. A Woman’s World Photos from a Slide show by Reuters to celebrate International Women’s Day

5. Jordanian women from the civil defence department provide first aid to citizens in Zarqa city, 25 km (16 miles) east of Amman. Since 2007, the Jordanian civil defence started working to integrate women within the official crew. So far, 81 women have graduated in first aid from the Faculty of Civil Defence.

7. Members of Brazil's Kaiapo nation compete in a tug of war during the Indigenous Nations' Games in Pagagominas, north Brazil November 3, 2009. Some 600 Brazilian Indians from 29 ethnic groups will compete in sporting events for the tenth edition of the games.

9. Carin Froehlich has help from her granddaughter Ava as they hang some laundry in the front yard of her residence in Perkasie, Pennsylvania. Carin is among the growing number of people across America fighting for the right to dry their laundry outside against a rising tide of housing associations who oppose the practice despite its energy-saving green appeal.