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Several hundred women, many wearing white and holding flowers, join hands to form a human chain in central Minsk to protest against police violence. Police in Belarus say they have detained hundreds more people and used firearms against protesters in a third night of violence over a disputed presidential election. Images
The #metoo collective gathered in 11 French cities on Sunday, including in central Paris, to denounce harassment and sexual violence against women. IMAGES
The vicious murder of a 20-year-old female psychology student sparked nationwide protests demanding that the Turkish government to do more to stop violence against women.
Poles take to the streets of Warsaw on International Women's Day to demand free access to contraceptives. Although pro-Western parties managed to oust the conservative Law and Justice (PiS) government in October 2023 elections, women are voicing anger and frustration over delays in changing the laws on women's reproductive rights. The PiS's eight-year rule saw access to abortion, in-vitro fertilisation and emergency contraception tightened. IMAGES
Hundreds of women gather in Central Jakarta to hold a rally marking International Women's Day. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.