International Women's Day

Large demonstration in Graz: “Stop violence against women”

The demonstration made a loop from Südtirolerplatz to Hauptplatz(Bild: Hannah Michaeler)

Around 3000 participants demonstrated in Graz on Saturday to mark International Women's Day against violence and patriarchy, for peace and self-determination.

Thousands took to the streets in Graz yesterday, International Women's Day, for feminism and peace, against violence and patriarchy - i.e. male domination. At Südtirolerplatz, the organizers spoke out critically against the new federal government: "What is in the government programme is the minimum. Essential points are completely missing, such as the decriminalization of abortion." The feminists also called for "a better life for all". Banners and posters demanded an end to feminicide and self-determination over the body.

(Bild: Hannah Michaeler)

Judith Schwenter and Sandra Krautwaschl (Greens)(Bild: Hannah Michaeler)

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SPÖ local councillor Anna Robosch(Bild: Hannah Michaeler)

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KPÖ parliamentary group leader Claudia Klimt-Weithaler(Bild: Hannah Michaeler)

(Bild: Hannah Michaeler)

Around 2000 demonstrators started at Südtirolerplatz, and the final rally at Hauptplatz was attended by around 3000 people, according to the police.

Among the protesters were Mayor Elke Kahr (KPÖ), Deputy Mayor Judith Schwenter (Greens), Club Chairwoman Daniela Schlüsselberger (SPÖ), as well as Club Chairwomen Claudia Klimt-Weithaler (KPÖ) and Sandra Krautwaschl (Greens).