25 Nov 2019 | 02:25 AM UTC
Belgium: More protests against gender-based violence due in several cities November 25
Activists plan more protests against gender-based violence in several cities, including Brussels, on November 25; heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions expected
Event
Several civil society groups and non-profit organisations are planning protests against gender-based violence across Belgium on Monday, November 25, to coincide with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Participants plan to gather in several cities, including:
- Brussels at 12:00 (local time) at place de Brouckère
- Louvain-la-Neuve at 12:45 at place de l'Agora
- Mons at 12:30 at the campus Plaine de Nimy
- Tournai at 17:00 at place Roger de la Pasture
- Namur at 12:00 at place du Palais de Justice
- Liège at 12:00 at place Saint-Lambert
Approximately 10,000 people participated in a similar protest in Brussels on Sunday, November 24. A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are expected near all protest sites.
Advice
Individuals in Belgium are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate transportation disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
