Europe: Demonstrations and rallies marking International Women's Day planned in European cities March 7-8

Event

Women's rights activists in parts of Europe will hold rallies and demonstrations to mark International Women's Day March 7-8. Organizers have confirmed the large demonstrations in the following cities:

March 7

• France, Paris: Place de la Republique from 1300

March 8

• Austria, Vienna: Stephansplatz from 1800

• Belgium, Brussels: Brussels Central Station, Schuman, and Place de la Monnaie from 1730

• France, Paris: Port-Royal to Place de la Republique from 1200

• Greece, Athens: Klafthmonos Square from 1300

• Greece, Thessaloniki: Statue of Venizelos from 1300

• Italy, Milan: Piazza del Duomo from 1800

• Italy, Rome: Piazza dell'Esquilino from 1700

• Italy, Turin: Piazza Castello from 1030

• Poland, Warsaw: Rondo Dmowskiego from 1600

• Portugal, Lisbon: Praca do Rossio from 1800

• Portugal, Porto: Avenida dos Aliados from 1900

• Ukraine, Kyiv: Mykailivska Square from 1300

Further protests will take place in additional towns and cities throughout Europe March 7-8, with the majority taking place March 8. Attendance will vary by location but is likely to be limited in many places by local COVID-19 related restrictions. Women's rights activists in some locations may also take part in short-term strike actions March 8, possibly causing business and transport disruptions.

Additional police will likely deploy to all demonstrations; related security measures could prompt localized disruptions. Current COVID-19 measures in force in much of Europe place restrictions on public gatherings. The actions are likely to proceed peacefully, though authorities may preemptively prohibit or disperse actions that are deemed to be breaching these restrictions.

Advice

Avoid all demonstrations as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Check local media sources for up to date information on actions in that area. Allow extra time for travel in protest areas March 7-8.