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Madrid, Nov 25 (EFE), (Camera: Manuel Única).- Spain's Equality minister Irene Montero led the celebrations on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Wednesday outside the Ministry of Equality in Madrid.FOOTAGE OF MINISTER IRENE MONTERO AND OTHER WOMEN OBSERVING A MINUTE-SILENCE ON WEDNESDAY.
Dozens of couples danced the tango on the the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which is marked on November 25. The date relates to the murder of three political activists, sisters Mirabal, Patria, Minerva, Maria Teresa. At the event, the female participants wore red shoes which were emblematic of the issue being protested worldwide, while the male participants carried red roses.
More than a 1,000 Turkish women ride their bikes across the Bosphorus Bridge to denounce domestic violence against women on International Women's Day. Gavino Garay reports.
Thousands of Mexican women march through Mexico City to demand their rights on International Women's Day. IMAGES
Thousands of Chileans gather outside the Moneda Palace in the capital of Santiago, to mark International Women's Day. IMAGES
Thousands of Mexican women chant and march through Mexico City to demand their rights on International Women's Day. IMAGES