The annual Million Women Rise took place on Saturday, leading a rabble rousing crowd of thousands of women in singing, chanting and noise making of all kinds down Oxford Street to Trafalgar Square. Sadly, not everyone felt welcome to join the march, in particular trans women, and it’s important to remember this, Million Women Rise is wonderfully diverse organisation so it is a huge oversight that they have yet to correct this problem.

For those that did attend the march was an electrifying event and there were lots of groups I had never heard of before, as well as some regulars, so do check out. The Butterfly Foundation, Mothers Against Violence, Object, Positively Women, Women and Girls Network, Support After Rape & Sexual Violence Leeds,

There are more pictures here, here and here.

BELLY dancers in Nottingham are taking part in a women-only benefit to raise money for Million Women Rise, in London May 6.

Malika, one of the star performers of the night, said: “I have experienced domestic violence myself and know how important it is to have support through these difficult times and I am honoured to be able to support this very important issue.”

Event organiser Mo said: “There’s a sizable Egyptian dance community in Nottingham – and its great that these women have offered to share their dance for a great cause. We’ve performers from many different traditions – cabaret, tribal, funky, dancing with sticks, veils – you name it.

Find out more on the facebook event page