Istanbul Holds Rally to Condemn Violence Against Women

08.03.2020 17:14

Istanbul Holds Rally to Condemn Violence Against Women Istanbul Holds Rally to Condemn Violence Against Women

This comes as the world marks the International Women's Day. In some countries, this is a day that celebrates womanhood, while in others this is an occasion to stage a protest against gender discrimination.

Women rights activists are holding an unauthorised march in Istanbul, Turkey, to condemn violence against women.

The event takes place on 8 March when the International Women's Day is being marked globally.

Last year, Turkish police had to use tear gas during a similar unauthorised rally because the organisers had violated the municipality ban on demonstrations.