On International Women’s Day, demonstrations took to the streets of various cities in Brazil and the world to claim rights, denounce setbacks and reinforce the struggle for gender equality. In Brazil, the protests focused on defending the right to abortion and in the fight against femicide, while other Latin American countries approached urgent local agendas.
Brazil
In several Brazilian capitals, especially São Paulo, protesters gathered to protest against proposals that aim to further restrict the already limited right to abortion in the country. Feminist movements pointed out that abortion criminalization impacts, above all, poor and black women, reinforcing structural inequalities. The theme gained even more strength after Congress discussed in 2024 a project to equate late abortions to homicides, which generated wide mobilization and was temporarily filed. Além disso, houve forte presença de cartazes e discursos contra o feminicídio, um crime que segue em alta no Brasil.
Argentina
In Argentina, the acts were marked by protests against austerity policies that directly affect women and workers. Women’s unions denounced cuts in social and social security programs that impair solo mothers and informal workers. In addition, there was a strong presence of groups that claim the maintenance of gender equity policies threatened by the current government.
Mexico
No México, comunidades indígenas ressaltaram a luta contra o machismo e a discriminação de gênero dentro dos próprios povos originários. Sex workers also participated in the acts in Puebla, demanding the recognition of their rights and better working conditions. A presidente Claudia Sheinbaum reafirmou seu compromisso com reformas para combater a violência de gênero.
Chile
In Santiago, thousands of women marched demanding that the government prioritize gender equity policies, including the debate on legal abortion. The mobilization has criticized the lack of advances in issues such as reproductive rights, social security and decent housing.
Colombia
The acts in Colombia focused on increasing violence against women and femicides, which has grown in recent years. In addition, protesters protested against the political violence suffered by women in public office, demanding greater protection and punishment for threat and harassment cases.
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Venezuela
In Venezuela, feminist groups have called for better salaries and support infrastructure for victims of domestic violence. Protesters criticized the government for neglecting women’s protection policies, especially in the midst of the economic crisis.
USA
In New York, thousands of people took to the streets this March 8 to participate in the acts organized by the movement Women’s March. This year’s mobilization had a tone of resistance to Donald Trump’s new administration, with protesters denouncing policies that, according to activists, represent setbacks in women’s rights. In addition to the traditional marches, in which protesters raised posters against Elon Musk, there were speeches at iconic points of the city and projections of feminist messages in historical buildings.
Spain, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom
Na Europa, as marchas foram marcadas por protestos contra violência sexual e desigualdade salarial. In Madrid, protesters remembered the case of Gisèle Pelicot, who was drugged and raped for years by his ex-husband. In Paris, Berlin and Warsaw, feminist groups pressured governments for more rigid laws against gender crimes.
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Türkiye
In Türkiye, protesters criticized the policies of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who declared 2025 as the “family year”, which was seen as a setback in women’s rights. Protests also denounced the increase in domestic violence in the country.
Nigeria and Africa
In Lagos, Nigeria, thousands of women wore purple, the color of the feminist movement, and celebrated the struggle for women’s rights. The demonstrations in Africa were aimed at combating violence and child marriage.
