In photos: Women’s march Malaysia 2020

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Malaysia had her own women’s march on March 8 in conjunction with International Women’s Day. While the turn-out was quite modest (around 400 people), the spirit of the protest couldn’t be denied. The participants pressed for their seven demands , including an end to violence based on gender and sexual orientation, as well as their wish for equal pay for equal work. There were a lot of chanting, singing, fiery speeches, creative placards and over-all positive energy.

Below are some of the pictures from the march. Faces of the participants have been cropped out to prevent harassment. All images by Mohani Niza.

Text: “Aku tak bebas selagi semua kita tak bebas” (“I am not free as long as every one of us is not free”).
Text: “I was groped as a teen by a relative.”
Text: “Equal pay for work of equal value.”
Text: “Public cervix announcement. Fuck off.”
Text: “Religion is not an excuse to be a pedophile. #BanChildMarriage”
Text: “I can’t believe I still need to protest this SHIT”
Text: “Women they have minds, souls as well as just hearts – Jo March”
Text: “This is the place. This is the time.”
Text: “No sexism. No racism. No homophobia. No transphobia. No ableism. No classism. No capitalism. No speciesism. End all oppression. Total liberation.”

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