International Women's Rights Rally: Women March Worldwide to Demand End to Violence and Inequality

Women around the world marched to demand justice for victims of femicide and an end to gender-based violence and inequality. Demonstrations took place across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, with many protesters demanding reforms to protect women's rights.¹

In Buenos Aires, Argentina, protesters rallied against President Javier Milei's austerity plans, which they claim will roll back services for women. The government's decision to shut down the Ministry of Women, Genders and Diversity and remove "femicide" from the penal code sparked outrage among demonstrators.

Demonstrators say the move is particularly harmful given that one woman is killed every 30 hours in the country. A UN report released last year found that about 60 percent of women and girls killed in 2023 were murdered by their intimate partner or a close relative.

Similar protests occurred in Ecuador, Bolivia, and other countries, with women demanding justice for victims of femicide and an end to impunity. In Poland, activists opened a medical abortion center near the parliament building, defying the country's restrictive abortion laws.

People attend a demonstration to call for gender equality and demand an end to violence against women to mark International Women's Day in Paris, France, March 8, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

“Women here say that they’ve been fighting for too long, that they won’t back down, that they won’t be silent,” Bo said. “They say that their fight is too important, and that’s why they say that they will continue with their struggle on the streets.”

In Nigeria, thousands of women gathered in Lagos to celebrate International Women's Day, dancing, singing, and advocating for women's rights. Women in Russia and Ukraine also marked the day with official ceremonies.

These global protests highlight the urgent need for action to protect women's rights and prevent gender-based violence.

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