International Women’s Day (IWD 2025, Toronto)

Feminism  •  March 16, 2025

Saturday, March 8 is International Women’s Day and, for the 47th year, Toronto’s International Women’s Day March and Rally brought crowds to the streets of Toronto. Watch video »

Saturday, March 8 is International Women’s Day and, for the 47th year, Toronto’s International Women’s Day March and Rally brought crowds to the streets of Toronto, as supporters raised their voices for gender equality and social justice.

“This year’s rally theme is ‘Fighting for Our Lives. Building Our Resistance’ because, with the multiple crises facing us right now, it is essential that we all come together to build solidarity,” said rally organizer Anna Liu.

  • 0:00 Introductions with Gloria Turney and Kimiko Inouye
  • 6:00 Dr. Catherine Brooks, Anishnawbe Kwe Elder
  • 11:00 Ursula Jacko is presented with a plaque by Carolyn Egan
  • 15:40 Yolanda McClean: Secretary Treasurer of CUPE Ontario and President of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU)
  • 24:16 Judy Rebick: renowned writer, journalist, abortion activist and member of Independent Jewish Voices
  • 32:18 Virginia Rodino: US labour and human rights activist
  • 38:30 Palestinian Youth Movement, Toronto Chapter
  • 47:20 March along Bloor street.

Also check out the 50-second short video.

Recorded in Toronto, 8 March 2025.

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