'We will never stop standing up and shouting for our rights': Hundreds take to the streets of Manchester to champion International Women's Day

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Hundreds took to the streets of Manchester on Sunday afternoon to champion the rights of women across the world. It's been two years since the 'Walk for Women', organised in association with Manchester City Council, was held, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

But on Sunday (March 6) with the sun beaming down, crowds gathered in their droves - adorned with colourful outfits, painted faces, and huge banners to join in the empowering parade. READ MOREGlorious curry, made with love: The café tucked away in Trafford's tiniest village It was all to come together in aid of one common goal - to celebrate being a woman and call for a more equal and fair society, in aid of this year's International Women's Day. "We are the future" and "women united will never be defeated" were just some of the chants that echoed as the protesters marched their way down Deansgate towards Manchester Cathedral.

It was an event supported and attended by the Lord Mayor Tommy Judge, who spoke to crowds to thank them for their involvement, and recognise the difficulties that women, particularly from minority communities, have faced throughout the pandemic and continue to face across the world.

The march sparked a large police presence, with Deansgate temporarily closed off to vehicles as the walk commenced. Women and groups were urged to proudly walk through the city centre and make as much noise as possible, aided by drums, whistles and megaphones.