We think these marches will be a very important moment for fighting the rising misogyny which accompanies the racism, climate denialism and other reactionary policies of the far right, at home and abroad. We are excited that over 19,000 people have joined the facebook group centrally organising these protests to support a clear radical statement for a fightback.

ACR supporters will be present on as many marches as possible with a special broadsheet and other material. We hope that you will join us!

The statment

With Donald Trump set to return as US president in January 2025 and Nigel Farage picking up the anti-abortion mantle here in the UK, it’s time to make our voices heard.

We are marching because violence against women and girls in the UK has increased by 37% since 2018 and has now been declared a national emergency.

We are marching because abortion in England and Wales, if not carried out according to the strict requirements of the Abortion Act 1967, is technically still a criminal offence carrying a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

We are marching because reproductive rights are being removed state by state in the US making it increasingly more difficult to access safe abortions, and where vital healthcare is needed to save a woman’s life.

We are marching because discrimination and violence against trans women and girls has increased around the world. Anti-trans rhetoric prevents women from addressing the real issues they encounter by reinforcing the gender stereotypes that have oppressed women for centuries.

We are marching because women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule have been effectively silenced by being banned from speaking in public. They are no longer allowed to access education or work and are prevented from freedom of expression.

We are marching because girls in Iran as young as 13 years old are forced into marriage, with lawmakers looking to lower the age to 9 years old. Women face restrictions on dress with severe punishment for violations, including imprisonment and up to 74 lashes.

These are just a few of the many ways misogyny and the patriarchy have affected women around the globe. We are angry, and you should be too.

We are marching on Saturday 18th January 2025 in cities across the UK in solidarity with all oppressed women worldwide. We will be raising our voices for those who can’t raise theirs. Women are not free until all women are free.

It’s time to march.

Our feminism is intersectional

Inclusivity is at the core of UK Women’s March. We acknowledge how race, gender, class, sexuality, and disability intersect. Women are exposed to racism, ageism, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia, not just sexism and misogyny. This means we must acknowledge how these differences interlock for feminism to work.