Over 1300 people gathered in Centennial Square on Saturday to march in support of women’s rights and equality. The theme for 2018 “Look back, March forward” to celebrate the progress women have made, and demand the changes that are still necessary to ensure equality, representation, health, safety and economic security for all women.
Womens' March VIctoria attracted 1300 supporters
Over 1300 people gathered in Centennial Square Saturday to march in support of women’s rights and equality.
The theme for 2018: “Look back, March forward” to celebrate the progress women have made, and demand the changes that are still necessary to ensure equality, representation, health, safety and economic security for all women.
Many referenced the #MeToo phenomenon, an outpouring of women speaking out about their experiences with sexual harassment and assault.
Organizer Kathryn Sark, says it is a grassroots volunteer effort, by women of a variety of ages, backgrounds and abilities:
"The biggest goal this year was to make it as inclusive and diverse as possible to honor indigenous peoples; honor the elders."
41 similar marchs occurred across Canada over the weekend, as part of Women’s March Canada.