12 Incredibly Powerful Images from 2018 Women’s Marches Around the World
Nicole Briese
Nicole Briese
Nicole is the weekend editor for Brit + Co who loves bringing you all the latest buzz. When she's not busy typing away into the wee hours, you can usually find her canoodling with her fur babies, rooting around in a bookstore, or rocking out at a concert of some sort (Guns N' Roses forever!). Check out all her latest musings and past work at nicolebjean.com.
The second annual Women’s March took place yesterday in cities all over the world, and with number estimates of more than 600,000 for LA alone, it’s safe to say it was a success. If the moving speeches from celebrities such as
Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson didn’t move you to tears, these incredibly powerful photos, snapped at various events around the globe, just might: Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
Chicago, Illinois: Chicago march attendees spanned as far as the eye could see. (Photo via Bilgin S. Sasmaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty)
Paris, France: Femen Group members faced off against anti-riot police in Paris, France. (Photos via Eric Feferberg/Getty)
New York City, New York: In New York, sectioned groups of marchers made for a striking aerial visual. (Photo via Stephanie Keith/Getty)
London, England: A bold protester in London stood on what appeared to be a wall to make her voice heard loud and clear. (Photo via Daniel Leal-Olivas/Getty)
Los Angeles, California: The streets of LA were awash in a sea of pink pussyhats and inspiring signs standing united as one. (Photo via Presley Ann/Getty)
Berlin, Germany: These pint-sized protestors in Berlin proved its never too early to become an activist. Girl power! (Photo via Lorena de la Cuesta/SOPA/Getty)
Rome, Italy: Italian actress Asia Argento, one of the many women speaking out against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, joined the Rome Resists demonstration in the heart of the city. (Photo via Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty)
Washington D.C.: Marchers making their way down the street in Washington made for a powerful and awesome sight. (Photo via Kevin Ducey/Getty)
Park City, Utah: Activists in Park City, Utah, braved the snow en masse to stand up for their beliefs. (Photo via Angela Weiss/Getty)
Stockholm, Sweden: Demonstrators beat a drum for equality in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo via Nils Petter Nilsson/Getty)
Athens, Greece: Protestors proudly “fought like girls” in Athens, Greece. (Photo via Ayhan Mehmet/Anadolu Agency/Getty
Morristown, New Jersey: Pink hats peppered the large crowds in Morristown, New Jersey. (Photo via Bobby Bank/WireImage/Getty)
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(Photo via Salwan Georges/The Washington Post, Bilgin S. Sasmaz/Anadolu Agency, Stephanie Keith, + Lorena de la Cuesta/SOPA/Getty)
Nicole Briese
Nicole is the weekend editor for Brit + Co who loves bringing you all the latest buzz. When she's not busy typing away into the wee hours, you can usually find her canoodling with her fur babies, rooting around in a bookstore, or rocking out at a concert of some sort (Guns N' Roses forever!). Check out all her latest musings and past work at nicolebjean.com.