WRDA Celebrates IWD

The theme for International Women’s Day this year was ‘Strength in Solidarity’. This is a demand to end violence both globally and at home and a call for solidarity in the face of wars across the globe as well as the violence women and girls face here in Northern Ireland.

The International Women’s Day march and rally were held on 7th March and was attended by about 2000 people. WRDA was proud to attend along with a wide range of feminist groups, LGBTQIA+ groups, Community allies, and Trade Unions. The rally had a really positive atmosphere and the energy to make change happen was palpable.

We heard from a wide range of speakers including former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson who spoke out about the impact of conflict on women in Iran and across the world as well as addressing the gendered impacts of climate change.

After the rally we kept the positive energy going at the WRDA and Raise Your Voice stalls in 2 Royal Avenue. We’d like to thank Reclaim the Agenda for organising a fantastic event filled with hope and solidarity.