Eric Feferberf, Getty ImagesDemonstrators gather for a rally in solidarity with supporters of the Women's March in Washington and many other cities on January 21, 2017 at the Place de Trocadero in Paris, one day after the inauguration of the US President Donald Trump. Protest rallies were held in over 30 countries around the world in solidarity with the Washington Women's March in defense of press freedom, women's and human rights following the official inauguration of Donald J Trump as the 45th President of the United States of America.
Manu Fernandez, Associated PressPeople shouts slogans during the Women's March rally in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. The march was held in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington, advocating women's rights and opposing Donald Trump's presidency.
Mary Altaffer, Associated PressDemonstrators across Madison Avenue during a women's march, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in New York. The march is being held in solidarity with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation.
Andrew Caballero-Reynolds, AFP GettyDemonstrators protest on the National Mall in Washington, DC, for the Women's March on January 21, 2017. Hundreds of thousands of protesters spearheaded by women's rights groups demonstrated across the US to send a defiant message to US President Donald Trump.
Andrew Caballero-Reynolds, AFP GettySinger Alicia Keys performs on the National Mall in Washington, DC, for the Women's March on January 21, 2017. Hundreds of thousands of protesters spearheaded by women's rights groups demonstrated across the US to send a defiant message to US President Donald Trump.
Ryan McBride, AFP Getty ImagesProtesters march across Boston Commons during the Boston Women's March for America on January 21, 2017. Led by women in pink "pussyhats," hundreds of thousands of people packed the streets of Washington and other cities Saturday in a massive outpouring of defiant opposition to America's hardline new president, Donald Trump.
Dan Kitwood, Getty ImagesProtesters take part in the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in London, England. The Women's March originated in Washington DC but soon spread to be a global march, calling on all concerned citizens to stand up for equality, diversity and inclusion and for women's rights to be recognised around the world as human rights. Global marches are now being held, on the same day, across seven continents.
Bryan R. Smith, AFP Getty ImagesProtesters march in New York during the Womens March on January 21, 2017. Hundreds of thousands of people flooded US cities Saturday in a day of women's rights protests to mark President Donald Trump's first full day in office.
Andre Jiskovic, AFP Getty ImagesPeople hold a banner which translates as "Womens march against fascism" during a rally in solidarity with the Women's March taking place in Washington and many other cities on January 21, 2017 in Belgrade, one day after the inauguration of the US President. Protest rallies were held in over 30 countries around the world in solidarity with the Washington Women's March in defense of press freedom, women's and human rights following the official inauguration of Donald J Trump as the 45th President of the United States of America.
Brook Mitchell, Getty ImagesTwo women protest against new U.S. President Donald Trump on January 21, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. The marches in Australia were organised to show solidarity with those marching on Washington DC and around the world in defense of women's rights and human rights.
Steffi Loos, Getty ImagesWomen attend a protest for women's rights and freedom in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington in front of Brandenburger Tor on January 21, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. The Women's March originated in Washington DC but soon spread to be a global march calling on all concerned citizens to stand up for equality, diversity and inclusion and for Women's rights to be recognised around the world as human rights. Global marches are now being held, on the same day, across seven continents.
Rick Rycroft, Associated PressThousands file through the streets during the Women's March in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. Protesters at the Women's March rally carried placards with slogans including "Women of the world resist," ''Feminism is my trump card" and "Fight like a girl."
Paul Beaty, Associated PressProtesters protest newly inaugurated President Donald Trump during a women's march Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Chicago.
David Ramos, Getty ImagesDemonstrators make their way during the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. The Women's March originated in Washington DC but soon spread to be a global march calling on all concerned citizens to stand up for equality, diversity and inclusion and for women's rights to be recognised around the world as human rights. Global marches are now being held, on the same day, across seven continents.
David Ramos, Getty Images(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains profanity.) Demonstrators make their way during the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. The Women's March originated in Washington DC but soon spread to be a global march calling on all concerned citizens to stand up for equality, diversity and inclusion and for women's rights to be recognised around the world as human rights. Global marches are now being held, on the same day, across seven continents.
Dean Mouhtaropoulos, Getty ImagesA demonstrator with a pink flower in his hair joins the crowd as they make their way from the iamsterdam statue in front of the Rijksmuseum towards US Consulate during the Women's March held at Museumplein on January 21, 2017 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Women's March originated in Washington DC but soon spread to be a global march calling on all concerned citizens to stand up for equality, diversity and inclusion and for women's rights to be recognised around the world as human rights. Global marches are now being held, on the same day, across seven continents.
Dean Mouhtaropoulos, Getty ImagesDemonstrators make their way from the iamsterdam statue in front of the Rijksmuseum towards US Consulate during the Women's March held at Museumplein on January 21, 2017 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Women's March originated in Washington DC but soon spread to be a global march calling on all concerned citizens to stand up for equality, diversity and inclusion and for women's rights to be recognised around the world as human rights. Global marches are now being held, on the same day, across seven continents.
Dan Kitwood, Getty ImagesProtesters gather at a rally in Trafalgar Square after the 'Women's March' on January 21, 2017 in London, England. The Women's March originated in Washington DC but soon spread to be a global march, calling on all concerned citizens to stand up for equality, diversity and inclusion and for women's rights to be recognised around the world as human rights. Global marches are now being held, on the same day, across seven continents.
Louisa Gouliamki, AFP Getty ImagesAfghani refugee women carry signs and wave flags during an demonstration in Athens on January 21, 2017, in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington, one day after the inauguration of Donald Trump as US President. Protest rallies were held in over 30 countries around the world in solidarity with the Washington Women's March in defense of press freedom, women's and human rights following the official inauguration of Donald J Trump as the 45th President of the United States of America.
Yorgos Karahalis, Associated PressProtesters raise placards as they take part in a demonstration for the Women's March during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency, in Athens, on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. The march is part of a worldwide day of actions following the inauguration of U.S President Donald Trump.
David McNew, AFP GettySinger Miley Cyrus (lower L), actresses Marcia Gay Harden (L) and Jane Fonda (2nd L) join in the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in Los Angeles. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of London, Paris and other cities worldwide Saturday in solidarity with women-led marches in the United States, opposed to President Donald Trump the day after his inauguration.
David McNew, AFP GettyPeople fill the streets near the Los Angeles City Hall (R) during the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in Los Angeles. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of London, Paris and other cities worldwide Saturday in solidarity with women-led marches in the United States, opposed to President Donald Trump the day after his inauguration.
Chandan Khanna, AFP Getty ImagesIndian women shout slogans as they participate in a nationwide "I Will Go Out" march to raise questions about safe access for women and marginalised communities in public spaces across in India, in New Delhi on January 21, 2017. India has been shamed in the past by headline-grabbing levels of sexual assault against women, notably in December 2012 when a student was gang-raped on a bus in New Delhi and later died of her injuries.
John Bazemore, Associated PressDemonstrators march a Women's March rally Saturday Jan. 21, 2017, in Atlanta. Thousands of people marched through Atlanta one day after President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Dan Kitwood, Getty ImagesProtesters gather at a rally in Trafalgar Square after the 'Women's March' on January 21, 2017 in London, England. The Women's March originated in Washington DC but soon spread to be a global march, calling on all concerned citizens to stand up for equality, diversity and inclusion and for women's rights to be recognised around the world as human rights. Global marches are now being held, on the same day, across seven continents.
Julio Cortez, Associated PressSusie Kane, center, of Ewing, N.J., holds up a sign while taking part of a rally in support of the national Women's March on Washington during a gathering at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Trenton, N.J. The march was held in in conjunction with with similar events taking place around the nation following the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Paul Beaty, Associated PressProtesters protest newly inaugurated President Donald Trump during a women's march Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Chicago.
Rob O'Neal, The Key West Citizen via Associated PressA crowd marches down Duval Street in Key West, Fla, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. The march was one of many across the U.S. on Friday to coincide with the Woman's March on Washington calling for equal rights for women, minorities and the LGBT community.
Jason Redmond, AFP, Getty ImagesPeople gather at Judkins Park during the Women's March in Seattle, Washington, on Jan. 21, 2017.
Bryan R. Smith, AFP, Getty ImagesProtesters gather during the Women's March in New York City on January 21, 2017. Hundreds of thousands of people flooded US cities Saturday in a day of women's rights protests to mark President Donald Trump's first full day in office.
Rich Polk, Getty Images for IMDbCrowds gather for The Women's March on Main covered by The IMDb Studio during The 2017 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2017 in Park City, Utah.
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Demonstrators gather for a rally in solidarity with supporters of the Women's March in Washington and many other cities on January 21, 2017 at the Place de Trocadero in Paris, one day after the inauguration of the US President Donald Trump.
Protest rallies were held in over 30 countries around the world in solidarity with the Washington Women's March in defense of press freedom, women's and human rights following the official inauguration of Donald J Trump as the 45th President of the United States of America.
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CHICAGO — Chicago. Oklahoma City. London. Los Angeles.
Across the globe, cities big and small saw throngs of women, men and children take to the streets Saturday in a show of unity and support for women’s rights. The swarms of marchers came together in the sunshine and rain to rally against sexism, racism and hatred and to protest President Donald Trump.
The crowds were so large that some U.S. cities ground to a halt as demonstrators overwhelmed streets, train stations and parks. The more than 600 “sister marches” were held in conjunction with the Women’s March on Washington a day after Trump’s inauguration.
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