Women march for rights on Paulista Avenue.
The rain that fell in the central region of São Paulo was not enough to prevent the women's march for equal rights between genders on March 8th, International Women's Day; the group gathered at 10 am in front of the Gazeta building and proceeded along Augusta Street towards the city center; the Military Police estimate that 2 people participated in the event.
Camila Maciel - Reporter for Agência Brasil
The rain that hit the central region of São Paulo was not enough to stop the women's march for equal rights between genders, this March 8th, International Women's Day. The group gathered at 10 am in front of the Gazeta building and proceeded along Augusta Street towards the city center. The Military Police estimated that 2 people participated in the event.
The coordinator of the World March of Women (MMM), Nalu Faria, said that some issues persist in the women's struggle. "The issue of abortion [decriminalization] remains, as does the question of violence, not only domestic violence, but also the denunciation of patriarchal practices that permeate women's daily lives." Among these situations, she mentioned the recent rape allegations at the University of São Paulo (USP).
Amelinha Teles, from the São Paulo Women's Union, participated in the event with the Popular Legal Promoters Project group. Wearing red blindfolds, they emphasized that the Judiciary needs to be vigilant in correcting societal injustices. "We defend access to rights," said Amelinha. She also highlighted the issue of water: "This year, we have defined the right to water as our focus, which is fundamental for all of humanity."