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Hundreds of women gather in Central Jakarta to hold a rally marking International Women's Day. IMAGES
Poles take to the streets of Warsaw on International Women's Day to demand free access to contraceptives. Although pro-Western parties managed to oust the conservative Law and Justice (PiS) government in October 2023 elections, women are voicing anger and frustration over delays in changing the laws on women's reproductive rights. The PiS's eight-year rule saw access to abortion, in-vitro fertilisation and emergency contraception tightened. IMAGES
Around 20 women gather in Kabul to mark International Women's Day. "Use the international stages, this is the second March 8th under the Taliban governance," said one demonstrator, reading aloud a statement. Afghanistan under the Taliban government is the "most repressive country in the world" for women's rights, the United Nations said Wednesday, with authorities effectively trapping them in their homes. IMAGES
Managua, Mar 8 (EFE).- On International Women's Day in the Americas, women raised their voices in virtual events and on the streets against violence, and for equality and the right to abortion. In Nicaragua, dozens of young people carried out a "clandestine" march. Wearing purple scarves, black crosses and Covid masks, they protested inside the Central American University to avoid being captured by police. (Camera: RENEE LUCIA RAMOS). SHOT LIST: A DEMONSTRATION TO MARK INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY IN MANAGUA, NICARAGUA.
Santiago, Mar 8 (EFE).- On International Women's Day in the Americas, women raised their voices in virtual events and on the streets against violence, and for equality and the right to abortion. Many groups asked men not to attend the events that took place Monday, and chanting "Today is our day" in unison, Chilean women rebuked a group of men who sabotaged a celebration in Plaza Italia in the center of Santiago.The Chilean police dispersed the massive march, in which thousands of women and adolescents participated in a festive and friendly atmosphere, with tear gas. (Camera: MARIA JOSE MARTINEZ CONDE). SHOT LIST: A DEMONSTRATION TO MARK INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AND POLICE DISPERSE PROTESTERS WITH WATER CANNON IN SANTIAGO, CHILE.
Montevideo, Mar 8 (EFE).- On International Women's Day in the Americas, women raised their voices in virtual events and on the streets against violence, and for equality and the right to abortion. (Camera: MARIA JOSE MARTINEZ CONDE). SHOT LIST: A DEMONSTRATION TO MARK INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY IN MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY.
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