05 Mar 2023 | 03:00 PM UTC
Europe: Demonstrations and rallies marking International Women's Day planned in European cities March 8
Demonstrations to mark International Women's Day to take place in European cities March 8; increased security, disruptions likely.
Event
Women's rights activists in parts of Europe will hold rallies and demonstrations to mark International Women's Day on March 8. Organizers have confirmed demonstrations in the following cities:
Austria, Vienna: Yppenplatz from 17:00
Belgium, Brussels: Place de l'Albertine from 14:00
France, Paris: Palais de Justice from 13:00
Germany, Berlin: Invalidenpark, 13:00
Greece, Athens: Klafthmonos Square to Syntagma Square from 13:00
Italy, Bologna: Piazza XX Settembre, 17:00
Italy, Milan: Piazza Duca d'Aosta from 18:00
Italy, Naples: Piazza del Gesu Nuovo from 16:00
Italy, Rome: Piazzale Ostiense to Largo Bernardino da Feltre from 17:00
Italy, Turin: Piazza XVIII Dicembre from 15:30
Portugal, Lisbon: Alameda Dom Afonso Henriques from 18:30
Spain, Barcelona: Placa Universitat 18:30
Spain, Madrid: Atocha to Plaza de Espana from 19:00
Turkey, Istanbul: Taksim Square from 19:30
Turkey, Izmir: Cultural Center from 18:30
Further protests will almost certainly occur in additional towns and cities throughout Europe on March 8; demonstrations could take the form of marches through city centers in many locations. Attendance will vary by location but will reach into the thousands at larger actions. In some locations, women's rights activists may also take part in short-term strike actions, possibly causing business and transport disruptions.
Additional police will likely deploy to all demonstrations. Large crowds and associated security measures could prompt localized disruptions, including possible road closures and movement restrictions. Most demonstrations are likely to pass off peacefully, though isolated clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.
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 demonstration areas on March 8.
