24 inspiring photos from Women’s Marches around the world

One year later, one year stronger.

2018 Women’s March in Chicago, USA. Photo by Nate Burgos / Creative Commons.

One year ago, the Women’s March on Washington — and sister marches around the world — reminded us of two very important things. One, that women are ready to lead the resistance in their communities and in movements worldwide. And two, that fighting for a green and peaceful future means fighting for gender justice, as well.

In the year since, we’ve seen women continue to show up and do amazing things for people and the planet. Women are suing their governments for failing to protect us from climate change, launching campaigns to protect fragile ecosystems, protecting Indigenous rights, fighting devastating forest fires, taking the lead in international climate negotiations, giving us a view of the world through their lens, and so much more.

Built on the spirit of that activism and the enduring energy of the inaugural Women’s March, the resistance movement remains strong and women remain vital to its power. This past weekend saw marches and demonstrations on six continents, some even larger than last year.

Whether you march in a crowd of thousands …

… or just a few dozen.

Whether you march for racial justice …

… Indigenous Peoples …

… transgender rights …

2018 Women’s March in Washington, DC. Photo by Jane Hammons / Creative Commons.

… or the environment.

2018 Women’s March in Chicago, USA. Photo by Nate Burgos / Creative Commons.

Whether you march for those that marched before you …

… or the next generation of leaders.

There will always be a place for you in the movement for a green and peaceful future.

2018 Women’s March in Washington, DC. Photo by Jane Hammons / Creative Commons.

There’s more work ahead of us — let these images fuel your resistance for the year to come!

2018 Women’s March in Washington, DC. Photo by Stephen Melkesathian / Creative Commons.

2018 Women’s March in Washington, DC. Photo by Jane Hammons / Creative Commons.

Left: 2018 Women’s March in Washington, DC. Photo by Jane Hammons / Creative Commons | Right: 2018 Women’s March in London. Photo by Livia Ferguson / Greenpeace.

2018 Women’s March in Washington, DC. Photo by Kyle / Creative Commons.

Thank you to everyone who marched this weekend! Tell us about what you saw at your local Women’s March — share a photo in the comments or tweet to us @Greenpeace.

Ryan Schleeter is a content editor for Greenpeace based in San Francisco, USA.