Photos from demonstrations around the world on International Women's Day
10 months, 1 week ago

Photos from demonstrations around the world on International Women's Day

NPR  

Photos from demonstrations around the world on International Women's Day Enlarge this image toggle caption Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images From purple flags in Kyrgyzstan to pregnancy costumes in Bangkok to a sit-in in Seoul, demonstrators worldwide filled the streets Friday to mark this year's International Women's Day. Rallies on International Women's Day traditionally take aim at women's issues like pay equality and domestic violence, and this year's iteration was no exception. In Thailand, protesters called for longer maternity leave; in Germany, some called for better working conditions; and in London, demonstrators urged greater access to education in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Enlarge this image toggle caption Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images Enlarge this image toggle caption Akram Shahid/AFP via Getty Images Akram Shahid/AFP via Getty Images Enlarge this image toggle caption Jung Yeon-je/AFP via Getty Images Jung Yeon-je/AFP via Getty Images Enlarge this image toggle caption AFP via Getty Images AFP via Getty Images Enlarge this image toggle caption Ted Aljibe/AFP via Getty Images Ted Aljibe/AFP via Getty Images Enlarge this image toggle caption Christian Mang/AFP via Getty Images Christian Mang/AFP via Getty Images Enlarge this image toggle caption Silvia Izquierdo/AP Silvia Izquierdo/AP Enlarge this image toggle caption Vladimir Voronin/AP Vladimir Voronin/AP

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Women are playing key roles in protests across South Asia. The backlash they face is often heavily gendered
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Women are playing key roles in protests across South Asia. The backlash they face is often heavily gendered

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — After the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a hospital and medical college in West Bengal in August, thousands of women across the Indian state took to the streets in protests to “Reclaim the Night.” Meghamala Ghosh went along to one of them with her mother. “Women have always been involved in protests in …

International Women’s Day is a celebration and call to action. Beware the flowers and candy
10 months, 1 week ago

International Women’s Day is a celebration and call to action. Beware the flowers and candy

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Women across the world will demand equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice, decision-making jobs and other essential needs during demonstrations marking International Women’s Day on Friday. Demonstrations are planned from Tokyo to Mexico City, and this year’s global theme is “Inspire Inclusion.” Here is what to know about the March 8 global event: WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S …

International Women's Day: Pakistan police baton-charge Aurat March participants, WATCH
1 year, 10 months ago

International Women's Day: Pakistan police baton-charge Aurat March participants, WATCH

Firstpost  

In videos, Aurat March participants and Islamabad Police officials can be seen verbally fighting with each other. The women participants claimed that the police “tried hard to stop the rally” Islamabad: A violent clash broke out in Pakistan’s Islamabad on the occasion of International Women’s Day on Wednesday as women and transgender people from various fields gathered outside the Press …

International Women\'s Day: Women rally in Pakistan after legal challenges
1 year, 10 months ago

International Women\'s Day: Women rally in Pakistan after legal challenges

Deccan Chronicle  

Lahore: Thousands of women took part in rallies across Pakistan on Wednesday despite efforts by authorities in several cities to block the divisive marches. "The whole point of the Aurat March is to demand the security and safety that women are not afforded in this country and society," said Rabail Akhtar, a schoolteacher who joined a crowd of around 2,000 …

World marks Women´s Day but abuses, inequality still rampant
1 year, 10 months ago

World marks Women´s Day but abuses, inequality still rampant

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Monday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres note that …

Afghan women call for rights, protest alleged Taliban killings
3 years ago

Afghan women call for rights, protest alleged Taliban killings

Al Jazeera  

Protesters say former soldiers and ex-employees of the overthrown government are ‘under direct threat’. A crowd of women has marched through the Afghan capital calling for women’s rights to be respected and accusing Taliban authorities of covertly killing soldiers who served the former United States-backed government. About 30 women gathered near a mosque in the centre of Kabul on Tuesday …

Women protest under Taliban, others oppose chanting 'Death to America'
3 years, 4 months ago

Women protest under Taliban, others oppose chanting 'Death to America'

Op India  

Women in Afghanistan have again taken to the streets to demand fundamental rights be guaranteed to them under Taliban rule. pic.twitter.com/33tuvEA5dv — Aditya Raj Kaul September 6, 2021 The protesting women are demanding education, employment apart from a guarantee for their fundamental rights. A #Taliban police vehicle tries to disrupt women’s protest in #Mazar-e-Sharif city, Balkh province. #Afganistan pic.twitter.com/HBnhumH06L — …

Women march in Kabul to demand role in Taliban government
3 years, 4 months ago

Women march in Kabul to demand role in Taliban government

Al Jazeera  

Protesters say the Taliban used pepper sprays and tear gas to disperse them as they tried to reach the presidential palace. However, Razia Barakzai, 26, said the women were stopped near the entrance to the finance ministry, where the Taliban “surrounded” them and kept them from continuing on their march towards the palace entrance. “It was strange, they didn’t want …

Women take to the streets of Kabul to protest against the Taliban
3 years, 4 months ago

Women take to the streets of Kabul to protest against the Taliban

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Afghan women staged their first protest against the Taliban since the militant …

‘Freedom!’: Women around world descend on streets to celebrate International Women’s Day
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Freedom!’: Women around world descend on streets to celebrate International Women’s Day

The Independent  

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