Here are some shots from the London Million Women Rise March, 2025. This is an event for women committed to ending all forms of male violence. The march is also a space where women can express themselves safely in solidarity with others; chanting, drumming and through signage.
It’s been a couple of years since I last attended – documented in a previous post. This year I got there early, and happened to meet another photographer on my journey there – she was carrying an old film camera inherited from her grandfather which coincidentally was my favourite film camera when I was younger – the Olympus OM1. Unfortunately mine got mugged on a trip to Cuba, but that’s another story!
It was a glorious day – here are a couple of images of sunlit women waiting for the march to set off:
Mobility issues did not deter these women from attending the match:
There was even creative multitasking whilst you wait; this woman, armed with a camera was actually doing crochet as she stood in line waiting for the march to set off:
I always enjoy seeing the thought-provoking words and the creativity exhibited in the homemade signs at marches; here are a few that caught my eye:
Below, a couple of shots featuring multi-lingual signage
A variety of messages encompassing positivity as well as fearfulness:
There was also wording on clothing:
Colourful Marchers:
The event was multi generational:
It is very cathartic for women – and especially silenced women – to drum and chant; and doing it as a group feels empowering. Below, a few images of percussionists and drums from the march.
Finally, a reflection and subtle selfie taken on Duke Street before setting off:
Some of the chants from the Million Women Rise March:
Two, four six eight Stop the violence Stop the rape
Whatever we wear Wherever we go Yes means yes And No means No
Say it once Say it again NO EXCUSE FOR VIOLENT MEN
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