Protests and celebrations take place worldwide ahead of International Women’s Day

Protests and celebrations take place worldwide ahead of International Women’s Day

French women’s rights activists gathered in Paris on Sunday to protest against sexism and sexual violence ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8.

Women’s groups have also called for a "feminist strike" on Monday to advocate for more equality and women’s rights in all parts of life.

Similar street protests are being organized across the country.On the Republic Plaza, activists held a large banner reading "stop femicide", to denounce the killing of women.In France, 90 women were killed by their spouse last year according to the Justice Ministry, down from 146 in 1919.French groups fighting violence against women said the […]

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