Police try to stop International Women's Day protests in Pakistan. Protesters persist
2 years ago

Police try to stop International Women's Day protests in Pakistan. Protesters persist

NPR  

Police try to stop International Women's Day protests in Pakistan. Protesters persist Enlarge this image toggle caption Aamir Qureshi/ AFP via Getty Images Aamir Qureshi/ AFP via Getty Images ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – The police did their best to keep women from demonstrating on International Women's Day. A police crackdown has happened, to some degree, every March 8 for the past five years, when Pakistani feminists across the country first began holding protest marches on International Women's Day to demand equal rights. Enlarge this image toggle caption Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images Aly said she wanted women to have the right to feel safe.

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Protesters rally on International Women's Day, fearing far right
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Protesters rally on International Women's Day, fearing far right

Raw Story  

Protesters took to the streets across the world Saturday to mark International Women's Day, demanding equal pay, political representation and an end to gender-based violence while voicing fears of rising repression. "Women are killed, impoverished, criminalised," she said, as nearby protesters held up placards reading "This body belongs to me" and "Glory to the women of the working class". At …

'Aurat March': The women's rights movement that doesn't fear the authorities in Pakistan
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Aurat March': The women's rights movement that doesn't fear the authorities in Pakistan

Firstpost  

Pakistan, a conservative country, is known for having a conservative outlook towards women. In the midst of all this, a women’s rights movement fights to survive in the country and is known for hosting marches on or near March 8, when the world celebrates International Women’s Day Pakistan, a conservative country, is known for having a conservative outlook towards women. …

Here are things to know about International Women’s Day
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Here are things to know about International Women’s Day

Deccan Chronicle  

Women across the world will call for equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice and decision-making jobs during demonstrations marking International Women’s Day on Saturday. International Women’s Day is a global celebration — and a call to action — marked by demonstrations, mostly of women, around the world, ranging from combative protests to charity runs. As in other aspects of life, …

International Women's Day 2025: Why March 8th is recognized as Women's Day
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

International Women's Day 2025: Why March 8th is recognized as Women's Day

India Today  

Every year on March 8, International Women's Day promotes worldwide acknowledgment of both women's recent accomplishments and their persistent work to achieve gender equality. In response, the Socialist Party of America declared February 28, 1909, as National Women's Day, marking the start of the First Wave of Feminism. According to the International Women's Day website, the feminist movement spread throughout …

Women are playing key roles in protests across South Asia. The backlash they face is often heavily gendered
3 months, 3 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
1 year 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 …

Pakistan’s Aurat March 2023: Another Year, Similar Challenges
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistan’s Aurat March 2023: Another Year, Similar Challenges

The Diplomat  

Six years since the first Aurat March, the idea of women marching, claiming public spaces, and fighting for their rights as they take to the streets in various cities of the countries still faces severe backlash in Pakistan. Organizers of Aurat March Islamabad applied for a No-Objection Certificate on January 6, two months before the march, and met with the …

Pakistan: Aurat March turns violent as police beat up women, transgender people
2 years ago

Pakistan: Aurat March turns violent as police beat up women, transgender people

Op India  

The Aurat March, a rally conducted every year by women across Pakistan on International Women’s Day to voice their grievances and celebrate womanhood turned violent on Wednesday amid clash between the marchers and the police, reported Geo News. A violent fight broke out outside the Press Club today as women and transgender people from various fields gathered for the Aurat …

Women’s Day: Why we need it and why it matters now, more than ever
2 years ago

Women’s Day: Why we need it and why it matters now, more than ever

Hindustan Times  

For more than a century, March 8 has been celebrated as International Women’s Day in countries across the globe. Some observe it as a day of protest while, for others, it is a means to honour women’s accomplishments and promote gender equality. Given that and the fact that the theme for IWD 2023 is “Cracking the Code: Innovation for a …

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

Aurat March: Pakistani women rally seeking safe public space
2 years ago

Aurat March: Pakistani women rally seeking safe public space

Al Jazeera  

Tens of thousands of women rally across major cities challenging patriarchy and highlighting issues such as sexual harassment. Islamabad, Pakistan – Tens of thousands of Pakistani women have rallied in major cities across the country as part of the sixth Aurat March to mark International Women’s Day. “There is a constant backlash every year you see before the march,” she …

Pakistan Authorities Ban Women's Day March in Lahore Over 'Controversial Banners'
2 years ago

Pakistan Authorities Ban Women's Day March in Lahore Over 'Controversial Banners'

News 18  

Authorities in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore have refused permission for a rally to mark International Women’s Day, which regularly meets a fierce backlash in the conservative, patriarchal country. Lahore city authorities cited the “controversial cards and banners” commonly displayed by participants in the march and security concerns as reasons behind the decision, which were laid out in a notification …

Pakistan: Govt denies permission for 'Aurat March' fearing clashes with Islamists
2 years ago

Pakistan: Govt denies permission for 'Aurat March' fearing clashes with Islamists

Op India  

On Saturday, March 4, the Deputy Commissioner of Lahore, Pakistan denied permission to hold the ‘Aurat March’ scheduled to be held on March 8, commemorating International Women’s Day. According to reports, the permission for the annual event, which was started about four years ago, was denied also due to the possibility of clashes with Islamists participating in the counter-rallies called …

Pakistan: Minorities protest over alleged assault of Hindu woman
2 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan: Minorities protest over alleged assault of Hindu woman

India TV News  

Pakistan: Minorities protest over alleged assault of Hindu woman Pakistan news: It was alleged that a group of people attacked a Hindu woman's house and assaulted her, local media reported. Pakistan news: Several protests broke out in Pakistan led by minorities on Monday over the false accusation of theft and assault of a Hindu woman. Local media reported that a …

Pakistan: Islamists protest against Aurat March organised to celebrate International Women's Day
3 years ago

Pakistan: Islamists protest against Aurat March organised to celebrate International Women's Day

Op India  

Islamists in Pakistan were outraged after thousands of women in the country held ‘Aurat March’ on International Women’s Day. Islamists in Pakistan slam Aurat March, organise counter-rallies in the form of ‘Haya March’ to oppose it Women wing of the Islamist political party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan has posted from its Twitter handle, “As Muslim Women, we vehemently oppose the insanity of …

Photos: World rallies for Women’s Day under Ukraine war shadow
3 years ago

Photos: World rallies for Women’s Day under Ukraine war shadow

Al Jazeera  

Protesters took to the streets worldwide for International Women’s Day on Tuesday with rallies in Pakistan defying security warnings and demonstrations in Europe urging solidarity with war-torn Ukraine. Despite the marches, all eyes were on the unending stream of women and children pouring out of Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, sparking Europe’s fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War II. In advance …

‘Will Use Baton To Stop It’: Pakistan’s Aurat March Is Facing Major Opposition Ahead Of March 8 Rally
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Will Use Baton To Stop It’: Pakistan’s Aurat March Is Facing Major Opposition Ahead Of March 8 Rally

ABP News  

New Delhi: Pakistan’s Aurat March has courted trouble after making its announcement that the group will organise a march titled "Reimagining Justice" a.k.a. https://t.co/hGuWiai0Fk — ⁧عورت مارچ لاہور⁩ - Aurat March Lahore February 19, 2022 Our system and its quest for profit, thrive on our cheap labor based on our gender, race, ethnicity, and religion. According to the report, Jamiat-Ulema …

Pakistan's Aurat March is a Hit Again as Women Take to Streets with Sassy Posters
4 years ago

Pakistan's Aurat March is a Hit Again as Women Take to Streets with Sassy Posters

News 18  

Keeping up with the ritual of past few years, women across major cities of Pakistan on Monday took part in Aurat March rallies to mark the International Women’s Day, calling for protection of their rights. Over the past few years, Pakistan’s Aurat March has been known for putting out bold statements like “Mera jism, meri marzi”, “Khana khud garam karo”, …

International Women's Day: Women to take centre stage at farmers' protests at Delhi borders
4 years ago

International Women's Day: Women to take centre stage at farmers' protests at Delhi borders

Firstpost  

Thousands of women farmers, especially from Punjab and Haryana, will congregate at Delhi’s borders on Monday New Delhi: From managing the stage, food and security to sharing tales of their struggles, and significance of taking part in the farmers’ agitation, thousands of women farmers, students and activists will take over key roles at the Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur protest sites …

Pakistan victims of abuse to protest on International Women’s Day
4 years ago

Pakistan victims of abuse to protest on International Women’s Day

The Independent  

In a college playing field, a red gossamer veil with intricate gold embroidery has been carefully laid out on the grass. They will be sewn together to make a huge veil which protestors will hold aloft during the Aurat March, which will take place across cities in Pakistan for International Women’s Day today. It was a cathartic experience and many …

Pakistan\'s Aurat march: Stones, shoes hurled at women marchers
5 years ago

Pakistan\'s Aurat march: Stones, shoes hurled at women marchers

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Islamists pelted stones, shoes and sticks at campaigners as they marched through Pakistan’s capital on Sunday to mark International Women’s Day. Women and men joined the event in Islamabad, one of several rallies across the country, for what is known in Pakistan as the ‘Aurat’ March, the Urdu term for women. Hundreds of men and women from the Red …

International Women's Day marches around the world call for end to violence against women
5 years ago

International Women's Day marches around the world call for end to violence against women

ABC  

Thousands of people around the world have defied government restrictions and fears of the coronavirus to take to the streets to mark International Women's Day. Key points: Thousands gathered in Mexico to protest against more than 10 women being killed each day There were also mass marches in the Philippines and Chile, as well as several European capitals Police fired …

Paradox: Muslim women protest against "Aurat March" in Pakistan
5 years ago

Paradox: Muslim women protest against "Aurat March" in Pakistan

Op India  

On Saturday, a group of Burqa clad women took out a rally at Zila Council Chowk in Faisalabad, Pakistan against the “Aurat March” orchestrated by progressive women seeking equal rights at par with men in the orthodox Pakistani society. A group of women wearing hijab and burqas took out a rally at Zila Council Chowk in Faisalabad on Saturday in …

Watch | How March 8 came to be International Women's Day
5 years ago

Watch | How March 8 came to be International Women's Day

The Hindu  

The International Women's Day has become an occasion to celebrate women and their accomplishments. Here's the history of how March 8 became International Women's Day. Russian women started observing the International Women's Day on the last Sunday in February 1913. In 1917, demonstrations on International Women's Day at St. Petersburg, Russia, where women demanded "bread and peace" gave birth to …

On International Women's day, conservatives hurl stones, shoes on women at 'Aurat March' in Pakistan
5 years ago

On International Women's day, conservatives hurl stones, shoes on women at 'Aurat March' in Pakistan

India Today  

Conservatives pelted campaigners with stones, shoes and sticks as they marched through Pakistan's capital on Sunday to mark International Women's Day. Dozens of men and women from the Red Mosque brigade, consisting of several local militant groups, staged a rival rally just across from the women's march venue, District Deputy Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat said. pic.twitter.com/mfQAy4tGEK Tooba Syed AWP March 8, …

Pakistan’s Women’s March: Shaking patriarchy ‘to its core’
5 years ago

Pakistan’s Women’s March: Shaking patriarchy ‘to its core’

Al Jazeera  

Young activists and their older counterparts explain why they are uniting to fight for women’s rights in Pakistan. The theme for this year’s march was “Mera Jism, Meri Marzi”, which according to the organisers’ manifesto, is about demanding a society without exploitative patriarchal structures and control of economic resources, the right of women to make decisions about their own bodies, …

International Women's Day 2024: 12 iconic images of defiant women
7 years ago

International Women's Day 2024: 12 iconic images of defiant women

BBC  

International Women's Day 2024: 12 iconic images of defiant women Jonathan Bachman/Reuters For International Women's Day, 12 iconic photos of female defiance, including the woman who handbagged a neo-Nazi and the marchers who sparked the Russian Revolution. Hailed as an "instant classic", the photo of Ieshia Evans being arrested at a Black Lives Matter protest was compared with Stuart Franklin's …

Women’s March protests: Thousands rally against Trump
7 years, 2 months ago

Women’s March protests: Thousands rally against Trump

Al Jazeera  

On the anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration, organisers hope to encourage women to get more involved in politics. “What you’re seeing one year into the Trump presidency is a growing sense that women don’t have a seat at the table,” Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan, reporting from a march in Washington, DC, said. The rallies took place exactly one year after …

Female Workers Asked To Join In 'A Day Without A Woman' Protests
8 years ago

Female Workers Asked To Join In 'A Day Without A Woman' Protests

NPR  

Female Workers Asked To Join In 'A Day Without A Woman' Protests Enlarge this image toggle caption John Locher/AP John Locher/AP A broad coalition of groups across the nation is encouraging women to participate in Wednesday's strike, called "A Day Without A Woman." "A Day Without A Woman" gained momentum in reaction to President Trump's policies and comments on women …

Women's March: What drove people to join protests around the world this weekend?
8 years, 2 months ago

Women's March: What drove people to join protests around the world this weekend?

ABC  

Millions of women took to the streets in hundreds of cities around the world on the day after US President Donald Trump's inauguration. "We came to celebrate women's equality, because she's nine and I'd like for her to have more opportunities than I had," Ms Dutterer said. Karla Jackson, 56 "I came in support of women's rights and to protect …

Women’s march: Protesters rally worldwide in solidarity
8 years, 2 months ago

Women’s march: Protesters rally worldwide in solidarity

CNN  

Story highlights Protesters were in Mexico and as far away as Antarctica Marches also took place in London, Paris, Cape Town and Sydney CNN — The Women’s March extended beyond the United States, as similar protests cropped up around the world over women’s rights and other issues the marchers fear could be under threat from Donald Trump’s presidency. Chants from …

Womens March: All the US protests taking place, in one map
8 years, 2 months ago

Womens March: All the US protests taking place, in one map

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. “From the very beginning, it has been our aim to bring groups together in order to …

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