International Women's Day (IWD 2025, Toronto)

Saturday, March 8 is International Women’s Day and, for the 47th year, Toronto’s International Women’s Day March and Rally brought crowds to the streets of Toronto, as supporters raised their voices for gender equality and social justice. "This year’s rally theme is 'Fighting for Our Lives. Building Our Resistance' because, with the multiple crises facing us right now, it is essential that we all come together to build solidarity," said rally organizer Anna Liu. 0:00 Introductions with Gloria Turney and Kimiko Inouye 6:00 Dr. Catherine Brooks, Anishnawbe Kwe Elder 11:00 Ursula Jacko is presented with a plaque by Carolyn Egan 15:40 Yolanda McClean: Secretary Treasurer of CUPE Ontario and President of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) 24:16 Judy Rebick: renowned writer, journalist, abortion activist and member of Independent Jewish Voices 32:18 Virginia Rodino: US labour and human rights activist 38:30 Palestinian Youth Movement, Toronto Chapter 47:20 March along Bloor street. Recorded in Toronto, 8 March 2025.