On 21st January, Denmark will march in solidarity with people around the world to promote equality and the protection of the rights of women, immigrants and marginalized groups. This march, inspired by the Women’s March on Washington taking place on the same day, also addresses troubling socio-political trends in Denmark and worldwide. The march will kick off at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen at 14:00 and conclude at the Danish Parliament.
Nationalist, racist and misogynistic trends are growing worldwide and threaten the most marginalized groups in our societies including women, people of color, immigrants, Muslims, the LGBTQIA community, and people with disabilities. The violence of the global capitalist system only upholds and strengthens these dangerous trends.
“We must stand together and create communities of safety for each other,” says Copenhagen March Organizer and Event Spokesperson Lesley-Ann Brown. “While Denmark has historically been a beacon of equality, structural challenges remain that threaten people. We need to confront these, and keep the critical conversation going if they are to be addressed. As the neo-liberal agenda pushes the notion of ‘personal responsibility’, we call for ‘collective responsibility’ in responding to contemporary socio-economic inequalities. We welcome all members of the community to this peaceful march in support of human rights and dignity.”
We recognize that everyone does not fit in to the gender binary; we march under this banner in solidarity with the global movement, and because women still widely earn less than men, suffer the vast share of sexual, physical, and psychological harassment - despite being a majority of the global population.
We warmly welcome everyone who shares these values to join us! We hope that the march will also offer a space to build a stronger community of support, care, and awareness within Denmark.
Marches are taking place in cities across the United States and around the world including: Barcelona, Copenhagen, London, Oslo, Ottawa, Rome, and Zurich - with more joining every day.
The Copenhagen March speakers will include local public figures, community leaders and advocates and will be announced in the coming weeks.
About Copenhagen Women’s March
The Copenhagen’s Women March is a grassroots event organized by social activists from the United States and Denmark. We stand together in unity for the protection of our rights, safety, health, and families -- recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are our greatest asset.
March Route
FROM the Embassy of the United States
Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 24, 2100 København Ø, Denmark
TO the Danish Parliament
Rigsdagsgården, 1240 København K, Denmark
Please share this event with everyone you know in and around Copenhagen!
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