Latin American women marked International Women's Day with purple protests, highlighting progress in abortion access and politics, but also ongoing violence and social inequality.
Women in Latin America marked International Women's Day by filling streets with purple, symbolizing both historic progress and ongoing challenges in gender rights. While access to abortion has expanded and more women are entering politics, the region continues to face high rates of violence against women, including femicides. A new generation of young women is leading protests, expressing frustration over the contrasts between legal progress and social inequality in their countries.
March 08, 2024
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