A vibrant march in Cardiff saw hundreds unite for women’s rights, echoing a nationwide call for change across the UK.

Cardiff: Hundreds of folks took to the streets in Cardiff for a peaceful protest focused on women’s rights. This event was part of a larger movement happening all over the UK on January 18, with 21 regions joining in.
The city was buzzing with energy, filled with colorful banners and passionate voices. People marched from the Capitol Centre on Queen Street to the Betty Campbell statue, showing their support for women everywhere.
Sophie Cain, one of the main organizers, shared how empowering it felt to see so much support. She emphasized that the goal is to uplift women globally, saying, “We march in support, in solidarity, and in remembrance.”
This initiative wasn’t just local; it sparked simultaneous marches in cities like London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Manchester, making it one of the largest demonstrations for women’s rights in recent UK history.
The march was a response to the alarming rise in violence against women, which has been labeled a national emergency in the UK. Reports show a staggering 37 percent increase in violent crimes against women from 2018 to 2023.
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