Liverpool Women's March to take place later this month

Hundreds of people from Liverpool and the surrounding areas are set to march in solidarity with women and marginalised groups whose rights are under threat.

On Saturday, 18th January 2025, the UK will witness an unprecedented show of solidarity as thousands of people gather in towns and cities nationwide to march for women’s rights.

With over 22 regional marches planned so far, including Liverpool, this grassroots movement is set to become a significant demonstration for women’s rights in recent UK history.

The peaceful protests, run solely by passionate volunteers are currently scheduled to take place in the following regions:

Bournemouth, London, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Liverpool, Brighton, Cambridge, Canterbury, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, Lincoln, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Northampton, Nottingham, Plymouth, Sheffield and Belfast.

A Movement Born from Urgency

UK Women’s March is a response to growing threats to women’s rights both in the US and globally and is being organised in line with many other marches taking place in the United States on the same day.

Ashley Donaldson, one of the national organisers said:

“This march is about showing the world that women’s rights are human rights. We are coming together to remind everyone that threats to women’s rights anywhere are threats to human rights everywhere. Our fight is a global one.”

Why March in the UK?

Violence against women has been declared a national emergency in the UK, with a reported 37% increase in violent crime against women reported from 2018 – 2023.

The NPCC reported that at least one woman in every 12 is a victim annually, with the true rate likely to be much higher.

While much of the conversation has focused on the erosion of women’s rights in the United States, the UK is far from immune:
Rising violence against women: Declared a national emergency, violence against women continues to escalate, with calls for systemic change louder than ever.

Challenges to reproductive rights: Increasing discourse around abortion limits, fuelled by right-wing politicians, has sparked fears of rollbacks on reproductive freedoms.

Global connections: Decisions made abroad ripple across borders, influencing policies, perceptions, and women’s lives everywhere.

Why March in Merseyside?

Merseyside has some of the highest rates of violence against women and girls in the UK.
Our Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell will be attending and speaking at our Liverpool march.
We have also had the support of Leanne Lucas who survived the attack that took the lives of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice de Silva and Bebe King in Southport in 2024.

An Inclusive Effort

The movement’s strength lies in its community-driven nature. The UK marches have been organised by volunteers from all walks of life, united by their passion for justice. The marches are inclusive and welcome all allies.

Join the Movement

The organisers invite everyone who believes in equality, justice, and women’s rights to join the march. Participants are encouraged to bring banners, signs, and their voices to make this a day of unity, strength, and hope.

Details of Liverpool’s March

Date: Saturday 18th January 2025
Time: 12pm – 2:30pm
Location: St George’s Hall, Liverpool. March will take place across the city centre and then return to St George’s Hall.
Purpose: To stand in solidarity with women worldwide and demand action on the pressing issues affecting women’s rights.