Global Protests Planned for International Women’s Day on March 8

Hundreds of demonstrations across France and the world will highlight ongoing struggles for gender equality and women’s rights.

International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, has its roots in early 20th-century socialist and labor movements advocating for women’s rights.
This year, over 100 protests are organized across France, with feminist associations and major unions like CGT and CFDT calling for action on gender equality and labor rights.
Key demands include equal pay, better working conditions, and opposition to policies such as the 2023 pension reform, which disproportionately impacts women.
The 8th of March was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, and in France, it became an institutionalized day of action in 1982 under President François Mitterrand.
The day serves as both a celebration of progress and a reminder of persistent inequalities, with calls for strikes and demonstrations emphasizing women’s vital roles in society.