Brussels (Eurotoday) – Thousands of women participated in rallies in Brussels on March 08, 2025, to mark International Women’s Day and advocate for equality and the end of gender-based violence.
Women around the world took to the streets to commemorate International Women’s Day. Several demonstrations and protests were held in major capitals as activists called for an end to inequality and gender-based violence, among other demands.
In the European capital, Brussels, thousands marched to warn against what protest organisers described as a “worrying regression” in women’s rights. The rise of right-wing, and in some cases far-right, movements across European countries has led many activists to fear that women’s rights may be at risk.
How does the Brussels rally highlight global women’s struggles?
With the rise of the far right everywhere in Europe, there could really be a backlash on the rights (of women and minorities),
stated Quentin Poucard, a French activist attending the Brussels rally.
I could have never thought that abortion could be put into question in the United States, and here it is. So if it is possible in the United States, it could unfortunately also be possible in Europe. And we cannot let that happen.
Protesters chanted, carried placards, and displayed banners with messages such as
“Abortion is a human right” and “Women will be free only once all women will be free, from detention centres to prisons, from Congo to Palestine, from the fields to the factories.”
For many demonstrators, participating in the protest was not just an act of activism but also an opportunity to be surrounded by like-minded individuals.
For me, it is important to be here. It gives me a lot of energy because we are surrounded by like-minded people, and sometimes one can feel lonely in everyday life when facing discrimination on a daily basis,
said Candice Palmer, a Brussels resident.
So it is very empowering to be surrounded by people who think the same way. That is why I am here, and also I am here for the people who can’t be here,
she added.
blank”>Activists were calling for greater social protection for women as well as improved rights and freedoms for migrant women.
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3 responses to “Thousands Rally in Brussels in Support of Women’s Rights”
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Oh, how lovely! Nothing says progress quite like marching for rights that should be as obvious as a Belgian waffle on a Sunday morning. 🍻 At this rate, maybe next year they’ll take to the streets for basic common sense too!
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Oh, look at that! A massive gathering in Brussels to remind us that women’s rights are still a thing we need to fight for—who knew? 🙄 Guess the memo didn’t reach certain folks in power, but hey, at least the streets are lively! 🇧🇪✨
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Oh, brilliant! Nothing like a good old march in the rain to remind us that fighting for women’s rights in 2025 is still a full-time job. 🤦♂️ Next, maybe we can all gather to discuss why Brexit didn’t solve world hunger! 🥴
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