60 Stunning Photos Of Women Protesting Around The World

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Never underestimate the power of a woman — or 100.

1 Turkey, 2013

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An anti government protester flashes a victory sign during the clashes between protesters and riot police on Taksim square in Istanbul on June 22, 2013. Turkish police used water cannon today to disperse thousands of demonstrators who had gathered anew in Istanbul’s Taksim Square, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.


12 United Kingdom, 2012




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Women bearing provocative words on their bodies take part in a “slut walk” in London on September 22, 2012 to protest against the police and courts’ denial of justice for rape victims.


5 United States, 2014



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A woman listens to a rally with her mouth taped shut during the “Justice For All” march December 13, 2014 in Washington, DC. Thousands of people descended on Washington to demand justice Saturday for black men who have died at the hands of white police, the latest in weeks of demonstrations across the United States.

8 South Korea, 2015




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A woman sits in front of riot police blocking the road to protect protesters during the anti-government protest on April 24, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) went on a general strike in protest against the South Korean government’s policy, including reformation of the labor market and public pension system. The rally was also joined by other civic groups in Seoul and families of Sewol accident victims.

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Women. You will not take my rights away from me. Allies, we are all standing together now. All of us every group, please stand together. United we will stand.

[DURHAM D]

1. We Are One Woman

[sheshe2]

3. Yes we are.

[Kath2]

2. Sisterhood binds us

All sisters work for love, equality and peace in 2017.

[Cha]

4. Thank you for these women around the world standing up for their rights, she..

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[sheshe2]

10. Great photograph, Cha.

Thank you~

[SunSeeker]

5. Great list, but this photo should have been included:

[Lucky Luciano]

7. She is absolutely terrifying! LOL at those stupid cops!

[sheshe2]

11. I completely agree, Sun Seeker.

That image is stunning.

[AJT]

6. As the mother of 2 beautiful daughters

I say be loud and be proud.....our rights are under attack and we can't back down.

[brer cat]

8. United we will stand.

Yes! K&R

[bigtree]

9. k&r