#WomensMarch takes to the streets around the world
Thousands of women are marching in cities around world to call for the protection of civil liberties and diverse cultures which organizers say have been threatened by the recent US presidential election.
The day of action centers around the Women’s March which has been organised near US Capitol buildings, Washington, on Donald Trump’s first full day in the White House.
So far, sister rallies have taken place in Japan, Australia while demonstrations are also happening in European cities like London, Paris, Barcelona, Dublin and Milan.
22 January 2017
01:53 GMTSan Francisco City Hall illuminated in pink to show support for ‘Women March’ participants.
San Francisco City Hall #WomensMarch#WomensMarchSFpic.twitter.com/iDf3bf9hEH
— Maris Lawson (@immaris) January 22, 2017- 01:41 GMT
Between 75,000 - 150,000 people attended the Denver demonstration, according to organizers, with some marchers claiming the numbers exceeded 200,000.
Denver Co Sister March😸💪💪🏿💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/YXLvPGOzpL
— Madison McFarland (@MADELWELL) January 22, 2017Women's March in Denver! Over 200k showed up, wow! What a wonderful experience! #WomensMarch#WomensMarchdenver#womenroar#womensrightspic.twitter.com/FOKc7Rwjzm
— Barb Wifi (@BarbWifi) January 22, 2017 - 00:57 GMT
Organizers estimate about a million people turned out for the #WomensMarch in Washington, DC the day after Donald Trump's inauguration pic.twitter.com/6rvljfAXno
— AFP news agency (@AFP) January 22, 2017 - 00:48 GMT
Organizers for the Women's March on Portland say 100,000 people took to the streets Saturday.
Side by side comparison of Nato Pkwy. What a difference an hour makes. #womensmarchpdx#LiveOnK2pic.twitter.com/YLH9CYWL9n
— Catherine Van (@cat08van) January 21, 2017 - 00:37 GMT
An estimated 2.6 million people took part in 673 marches - in all 50 US states as well as 32 countries across the globe, KTVB report citing organizers.
The largest rally took place in Washington DC, with well over 500,000 protesters.
In Chicago, the crowds swelled to 150,000. In New York City, the number stood at 200,000, while Boston had more than 100,000 people on its streets.
- 00:21 GMT
"Penguins for Peace" march was even held by the women who are stationed at US research center in Antarctica.
"Penguins for Peace": There was even a Women's March in Antarctica https://t.co/nUo6MDKiOlpic.twitter.com/m10zEFN8b7
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) January 22, 2017 - 00:17 GMT
More than half a million people attended the anti-Trump march in LA, according to police estimates. The city’s Mayor, Eric Garcetti, thanked participants for a “show of unity, peace & strength.”
L.A., thank you for a show of unity, peace & strength. #WomensMarch#WomensMarchLAhttps://t.co/V6YndOoSkNpic.twitter.com/ldeFgjkX9y
— Mayor of Los Angeles (@MayorOfLA) January 21, 2017 21 January 2017
22:57 GMT"WHAT DO WE WANT?!"
— Reese 💫 (@charissemarciaa) 21 января 2017 г.
"HIS TAX RETURNS"
"WHEN DO WE WANT IT?!"
"NOW!!!"#WomensMarchNYC#WomensMarchpic.twitter.com/2bNEqi1bWu- 22:27 GMT
Thousands of protesters surround Trump Tower in NYC.
Top story: @skaufman4050: 'Best. Sign. Ever. #WomensMarch#womensmarchnyc#soba… pic.twitter.com/hpZIYHX6Si, see more https://t.co/PMHU756i1H
— ThinkSnews (@thinksnews) 21 января 2017 г. - 21:53 GMT
Around 10,000 people attended the march in Vancouver, according to the city’s police estimates.
JUST A DAMN BEAUTIFUL DAY ! #WomensMarchpic.twitter.com/nUryfPVM3c
— Keiynan Lonsdale (@KeiynanLonsdale) 21 января 2017 г.
