International Women's Day: ABC bans men from work

As men and women across the globe note the importance of International Women’s Day – striking, marching or celebrating – one employer has attracted criticism for its “man ban.”

Australian state network ABC has removed all male presenters and DJs for the day with the broadcaster's usual output to be fronted by a cohort of female presenters – reports New Zealand news site, Stuff.

However, Angela Mollard, Columnist and Commentator for News Corp, wasn’t happy at the move, arguing that it whitewashes over problems that women face every day.

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