PETA: International Women’s Day isn’t just for humans

International Women's Day 2017 will be celebrated Wednesday with a worldwide lineup of conferences, exhibitions, marches and even strikes organized by the same folks behind January's successful Women's March.

But what about the animals?

Enter PETA. Determined not to let the contributions and living conditions of cows, hens, etc. be overlooked, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is appealing for “solidarity with females of other species” on International Women’s Day.

What You Need To Know: International Women’s Day

"The egg and dairy industries are built on the subjugation and exploitation of female animals, something no woman or man should support" PETA President Ingrid Newkirk said in a release. "This International Women's Day, PETA is calling for everyone to take a simple step towards ending oppression by going vegan."

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To help drive home its point, PETA says it’s making a donation to women’s shelters in New York City: Packages of shelf-stable, plant-based soymilk.

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