In honour of International Women’s Day, crowds flocked to the streets throughout Europe on Sunday, calling for an end to gender-based violence and discrimination. Women demonstrated against abuse, for equal pay, improved access to gender-specific healthcare, and other situations where they are not treated equally to males.
An International Women’s Day march in Berlin drew about 20,000 participants. The gathering was twice as large as authorities had anticipated, according to a Sunday report from the German news agency DPA. Speakers at the gathering condemned gender inequality and violence against women in Germany. Over 22,000 people also showed up in Barcelona.
International Women’s Day, which was formally recognized by the UN in 1977, is observed to varied degrees and in a variety of ways throughout the world. Protests that stem from women’s attempts to advance their rights as workers are frequently political and occasionally violent.
In 2026, International Women’s Day will celebrate its 115th anniversary. The theme for this year is “Give to Gain,” which emphasizes fundraising for organizations that address women’s issues as well as more intangible types of giving, including “challenging discrimination,” teaching peers, and celebrating women. According to United Nations data, women have 64% of men’s legal rights globally.
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