In Pictures: Hundreds attend International Women's Day rally in Belfast

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland – 9th March 2024 An International Women’s Day Rally attracted hundreds of people who walked from Writers Square to Belfast City Hall. Those gathered heard from an array of speakers, including the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Ryan Murphy. Picture by Graham Baalham-Curry/PressEyeHundreds of people have marched through Belfast city centre to mark International Women's Day with a rally.

"Women across the world face terrible human rights abuses, poverty and torment through wars that are not of their making. We are calling for a world where conflict is resolved through dialogue and women are safe to reach their potential, have equal access to power and play an active role in society. For all this to happen we must have peace and justice."CommentsAn International Women’s Day Rally attracted hundreds of people who walked from Writers Square to Belfast City Hall.

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