Marches for International Women’s Day denounce war, abuse and oppression

Al Jazeera Human RightsNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 8, 2026 at 09:58 PM

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On March 8, 2026, International Women's Day was marked by demonstrations worldwide. Protests addressed various issues, including the US-Israeli war on Iran and gender-based violence. In Spain, demonstrators protested the war, especially after strikes on a school in Iran killed 165 girls. Yolanda Diaz, Spain's second deputy prime minister, voiced support for peace and the Iranian people. In France, marches focused on ending sexual violence, led by rape survivor Gisele Pelicot, who became a symbol after waiving her anonymity during her rapist's trial. The demonstrations took place in multiple cities, highlighting global concerns about war, abuse, and oppression.

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Gisele Pelicot led a march calling for an end to sexual violence.

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"It is within our power to stop the war, to stop the barbarity, and to win rights," said Yolanda Diaz.

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In France, more than 150 demonstrations were held.

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Strikes on a primary school in Minab killed 165 girls on the first day of the joint US-Israeli war on Iran.

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Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets around the world to mark International Women’s Day.

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Minab 40% Vladimir Putin 50% Gisele Pelicot ×250% France 50% Yolanda Diaz 60% Benjamin Netanyahu 60% Donald Trump 70% Spain ×370% United States ×280% Iran ×580% Israel ×280% International Women's Day ×390%

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international women's day 100% us-israeli war on iran 90% war 80% gender-based violence 70% sexual violence 70% iran 60% women's rights 60% abuse 60% oppression 50%

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