Thousands of women across the globe took to the streets on Saturday to mark International Women’s Day, demanding equal rights, denouncing violence against women, and advocating for policies that support gender equality. One of the major protests occurred in downtown Los Angeles, where hundreds of demonstrators gathered for a march from Pershing Square to Los Angeles City Hall.
The event, organized by the Women’s March Foundation Los Angeles, kicked off at 10 a.m. near Pershing Square. The protesters made their way several blocks to City Hall, where they rallied with chants and signs calling for a range of causes, including legal access to abortion, rights for transgender people, and other key women’s issues.
At City Hall, the demonstration drew both protesters and counter-protesters. Supporters of the Women’s March raised their voices for gender equality, while some counter-protesters held signs expressing anti-abortion views, including messages such as “abortion is murder.”
The marchers spoke out against gender inequality and criticized policies they view as harmful to women’s rights. On their official website, the Women’s March Foundation specifically calls out the Trump administration and Project 2025, an initiative they believe undermines women’s rights and freedoms.
“Since taking office, the Trump Administration has unleashed a war against women driven by the Project 2025 playbook, which is why, more than ever, we must continue to resist, persist, and demand change,” the Womens March Foundation’s website said.
“This is our day to stand together, make our voices heard, and show the world that we are not backing down. Women’s rights are under attack, but we refuse to go backward.”
The Los Angeles march was part of a larger, international movement, reflecting the “ongoing fight for women’s rights and the demand for justice on issues that directly impact women and marginalized groups.”
