Seeing a lot of red today? This is why

Seeing a lot more red today than usual? There's a good reason for it.

In honor of Internation Women's Day, people around the world are wearing the color to show support and raise awareness for the women's rights movement. Many have also taken to social media to spread the word, posting pictures in red outfits with the hashtag #internationalwomensday and changing their profile image to the color.

A number of celebrities and politicians, of both genders, have joined in on the action as well.

The color was chosen by the organizers of the Women's March on Washington, which saw millions take to the streets in January to protest the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency. According to the group, the color was chosen to represent "revolutionary love and sacrifice." Red also has a history of being associated with the labor movement.

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In addition to using red to promote equality and women's rights, the group on Tuesday was also spearheading the "A Day Without Women" protest encouraging walkouts, rallies and marches as a sign of economic solidarity.

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