David Beckham pays tribute to 'amazing and inspiring young people' while Kylie Minogue takes to the stage with ...

Stars including David Beckham and Kylie Minogue have marked International Women's Day with a slew of empowering posts.

Rather than pay tribute to those closest to him, the former footballer used his platform to laud 'amazing and inspiring young people' he'd met during his charity work over the past year.

David shared a gallery of snaps from his trip to India to meet young women who are 'standing up against child-labour, child marriage and gender-based violence,' and vowed he would continue 'invest in the health, education and rights of girls.'

He wrote: 'Last year in India I met some amazing young women and girls who are standing up against child labour, child marriage and gender-based violence and inspiring other young people like themselves.​..

This International Women's Day is a reminder that investing in the health, education and rights of adolescent girls can create a positive ripple effect across the world.​'

Stars including David Beckham and Kylie Minogue have marked International Women's Day with a slew of empowering posts

Rather than pay tribute to those closest to him, the former footballer used his platform to laud 'amazing and inspiring young people' he'd met during his charity work over the past year

Elsewhere Kylie Minogue marked the annual event with a surprise appearance at Madonna 's Celebration Tour in LA

Elsewhere Kylie Minogue marked the annual event with a surprise appearance at Madonna's Celebration Tour in LA.

The pop superstar shared an Instagram video of the moment she took to the stage with the music icon for a cover of Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive.

She captioned the post: 'MADONNA. It's been a long time coming!!! LOVED being with you!!!! Celebration Tour AND it is now International Women's Day... THANK YOU and LOVE LOVE LOVE.' 

Fearne Cotton posted a pared-back video offering insight into the reasons behind the existence of International Women's Day, insisting that she and other women still face 'many barriers and challenges.'

In the clip she said: 'Happy IWD to all of you beautiful women out there. We do need it because women still face many barriers and challenges.

'Women are still not given equal opportunity in the workplace, if you look at gloval leaders they are still disproportionately male, there are parts of the world where women have little to no rights, and women are still harshly judged on what they look like, and just going with nature's way of ageing.'

'International Women's Day isn't about man-hating or blaming men it's about all of us coming together to ensure we see really positive change in the right direction for the younger generations.'

In her post's caption, Fearne added: 'Of course I need to caveat all of this by saying, there are even bigger challenges out there for women of colour and women in the disability communtiy.

Fearne Cotton posted a pared-back video offering insight into the reasons behind the existence of International Women's Day

Ulrika Jonsson shared a strongly-worded social media post where she declared that she would continue to 'show her obstinance in an egalitarian country' 

The presenter shared an empowering post which included a snap of her two eldest daughters, while declaring that she would continue to pass on her feminist beliefs

First Dates star Fred Sirieix also shared a sweet tribute to his daughter Andrea, who is hoping to complete at the Olympics as a diver later this year

Chanelle Hayes posted a series of throwbacks snaps from an empowering shoot, while pleading with her followers to extend positive comments for women

Rather than pay tribute to a loved one in her life, Tess Daly took to Instagram to laud the works of writer and civil rights activist Maya Angelou

'There are many issues I didn't get around to mentioning in here. I would need a reels an hour long to cover this subject properly. But lets hold each other up, look for positive change, and celebrate each other today.'

Rather than pay tribute to a loved one in her life, Tess Daly took to Instagram to laud the works of writer and civil rights activist Maya Angelou. 

Ulrika Jonsson shared a strongly-worded social media post where she declared that she would continue to 'show her obstinance in an egalitarian country', while passing on her feminist beliefs to her four children.

Posting a confident selfie, Ulrika penned the caption: 'I was born in an egalitarian country and I carry and apply that standard wherever I go. 

'Sometimes digging my heels in and showing my obstinance makes others uncomfortable.

'I will continue to surround myself with strong women; I hope I'm bringing two up and that - most importantly - I leave behind two strong feminist sons. If you're not a feminist, you're on the wrong side of equality.'

Millie Mackintosh shared a touching message for 'all the women who are rewriting history, smashing stereotypes, and paving the way for a brighter future,' including her mother Georgina and her daughters Sienna and Aurelia.

She wrote: 'Shoutout to all the women who are rewriting history, smashing stereotypes, and paving the way for a brighter future. 

'Here's some of the fierce and fabulous women who fill my life with love and light. You are my village, I couldn't do it without you all. Thank you for being my everyday heroes.'

First Dates star Fred Sirieix also shared a sweet tribute to his daughter Andrea, who is hoping to complete at the Olympics as a diver later this year.

Posting a snap with her, the chef wrote: 'Keep being you and making herstory @andreassirieix never change mon ❤️ #yougotthis #internationalwomensday #olympics #paris.'

Chanelle Hayes posted a series of throwbacks snaps from an empowering OK!  shoot, while pleading with her followers to extend positive comments for women to all days of the year.

She wrote: 'Tomorrow is #internationalwomensday but I am working a long day and can't be posting on the gram so I'm here a day early! 

'It's so easy to post positive and loving comments on one day of the year to women who you find inspirational and want to build up. 

'But ladies, let's set ourselves a challenge: let's say something nice to women all the time, let's keep voice our thoughts positively, or just say nothing at all.

'I love that women come together to support women on this amazing day each year. But what about all the dragging and hating we do for the remaining 364? (or 365 this year!)

'This year for #internationalwomensday let's keep the respect, admiration, love and kind words going indefinitely. One day just isn't enough. ❤️'

DJ Fat Tony shared a sweet message on Instagram that said: 'Happy International Women's Day! Wishing you a day as beautiful as you are!' 

Millie Mackintosh shared a touching message for 'all the women who are rewriting history, smashing stereotypes, and paving the way for a brighter future'

His tributes included sweet messages for her mother Georgina and her two daughters Sienna and Aurelia

Psychic Sally Morgan used her International Women's Day post to pay tribute to her late husband John

She went onto pay tribute to 'strong women' in her life, including her daughters

DJ Fat Tony shared a sweet message on Instagram that said: 'Happy International Women's Day! Wishing you a day as beautiful as you are!'

Love Island star Malin Andersson shared a flawless selfie to mark the event, along with the caption: 'HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY! To all of you beauties'

Love Island star Malin Andersson shared a flawless selfie to mark the event, along with the caption: 'HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY! To all of you beauties.

'Here's me looking up to the sky, because it's limitless. We as women can overcome ANYTHING!'

Ashley Cain's ex Safiyya Vorajee also shared a reflective post of her own, writing: 'Today, we honour the incredible journey of women everywhere, who navigate challenges with grace, fight for equality with unwavering determination, and embody strength in every step. 

'From breaking barriers to uplifting communities, their resilience knows no bounds.'

Happy International Women’s Day to all the remarkable women who inspire us with their courage, compassion, and unwavering spirit.

Together we can shape a brighter, more inclusive world for generations to come.

Barbie has also honoured Dame Helen Mirren and Kylie with one-of-a-kind dolls made in their likeness to celebrate International Women's Day.

Toymaker Mattel announced on Wednesday that the Academy Award winning actress, 78, and pop icon, 55, are 'Barbie Role Models' for IWD on March 8.

Mattel said the honour, which comes ahead of the doll's 65th anniversary on March 9, is in recognition of Helen's acting career 'spanning decades'.

The toy company added that Helen, who narrated the smash hit Barbie movie, was chosen due to her 'versatility as a storyteller breathing life into powerful and wide-ranging female stories for generations'.

Pop icon Kylie, 55, was also announced as a role model doll - which shows her in her Padam Padam music video.