Global Protests on International Women’s Day Call for Gender Equality and Justice

Demonstrators worldwide demand action on gender-based violence, equal pay, and political representation while warning of growing threats to women’s rights.

Protests spanned continents, from Europe and Africa to Asia and the Americas, addressing issues like gender-based violence, reproductive rights, and workplace equality.
In Turkey, women criticized the government’s declaration of 2025 as 'The Year of the Family,' highlighting concerns over restrictive gender roles and rising femicides.
Latin American demonstrations emphasized justice for femicide victims, with Argentina’s protesters opposing austerity measures and the removal of femicide from the penal code.
European marches expressed fears over the resurgence of far-right politics and its potential rollback of hard-won gender equality gains.
Activists in countries like Iran and Ukraine honored women’s contributions to social and political struggles, including resistance to authoritarian regimes and military conflicts.