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Thousands of women in Buenos Aires' Ni Una Menos march for International Women's Day 2026, holding protest banners against gender violence and for equality.
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Global and Argentine Marches Mark International Women's Day 2026

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Tens of thousands rallied worldwide on March 8, 2026, for International Women's Day, demanding an end to gender violence, equality, and protesting Middle East conflicts. In Argentina, Ni Una Menos led a major march on March 9 from Congress to Plaza de Mayo amid government cuts to women's programs. Part of ongoing '2026 International Women's Day Protests' coverage; see related article on France.

Diane Richard, a left-wing feminist activist and lesbian, describes in her book 'Lutter sans se trahir' her break with the movement that refuses to defend Israeli women after October 7. A member of the Nous Toutes collective, she expresses deep disillusionment with the blindness to antisemitism and double standards within feminism. Her journey, marked by total commitment, reveals internal tensions in contemporary activism.

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On International Women's Day, feminist Alice Schwarzer's reading at the Deutsches Schauspielhaus in Hamburg was disrupted by protests. Demonstrators accused her of transphobic and racist radical feminism, while the theater stuck to the event and advocated for diversity of opinions.

Country singer Kelsea Ballerini has released 'I Sit In Parks,' a track expressing regret over prioritizing career success over family life. The song has resonated deeply with many women, prompting discussions on social media about the pressures of modern feminism. Fans interpret the lyrics as a personal reflection, though Ballerini has not confirmed it as autobiographical.

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Cádiz CF has solidified its commitment to feminism and LGTBI+ rights by permanently installing Violet Points and Rainbow Points in the Nuevo Mirandilla Stadium. This initiative, pioneering in professional Spanish football, allows reporting discriminatory acts and raising awareness among fans against machismo, gender violence, and lgtbifobia. The announcement was made during an event last Sunday, before the match against Castellón.

On November 25, feminist groups marched in Mexico City from the Glorieta de las Mujeres que Luchan to the Zócalo to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The mobilization, featuring searching mothers and survivors, proceeded peacefully without reported incidents. Participants demanded justice for feminicides and an end to gender-based violence.

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Slate’s daily news podcast What Next released an episode on Nov. 12, 2025, challenging a New York Times opinion headline that asked whether women had “ruined” the workplace. Host Mary Harris contrasts the backlash to feminism with Beyoncé’s high-profile feminist imagery and speaks with NPR political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben.

 

 

 

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