Women have gained a lot of ground over the years, we have filled gaps and acquired a greater role in society, but we cannot give up, there is still a long way to go. 8M protests in all Spanish cities are reflected year after year the enormous force of the feminist movement which protests against violence and the various forms of discrimination suffered by women.
The streets are dyed purple a color that transmits strength and has a beautiful story behind it, but also thousands of banners line the streets with slogans that seek to give a voice to all those women who, unfortunately, miss this appointment every March 8.
This year, feminism is once again knocking on the doors of our homes to take to the streets of Madrid and claim our rights. The 8M Commission, which represents various groups: feminist activists and residents of the Madrid district, has returned to the usual route before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Schedule and route of the event in Madrid
8M in Madrid: schedule and route of the Women’s Day event / Getty
The division of the feminist movement will again gather all its forces on this great day of March 8 and for this Two marches were called in the capital. On the one hand, the demonstration organized by the 8M Commission and on the other hand, the march of the Feminist Movement in Madrid.
This year, the call organized by the 8 million commissions It will be at 7:00 p.m. in Atocha, where the march will start. The route will pass through the center of Madrid, passing through the main squares of Madrid streets: Cibeles, Gran Vía and Callao until it ends in Plaza España. It is the same course as the previous feminist strikes in 2018 and 2019.
On the other hand, the march of Madrid Feminist Movement It will also cross the emblematic streets of Atocha, but following its route and ending in Plaza de las Provincias. Unlike the previous one, it will start at 6:30 p.m. During the demonstration, other rights will also be claimed, such as the eradication of the law of only yes is yes and also for laws that make women invisible like the Trans Law.
Speak student union A “feminist student strike” has also been called across Spain and with large numbers of protests seeking to paralyze classrooms and bring all women to the streets to demand their rights. As for the Community of Madrid, it will take place at Puerta del Sol and is called at 12:00 p.m.