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Today in History: Millions Join Women's March for Human Rights Worldwide

1/21/2026

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On January 21, 2017, millions participated in the Women's March in Washington, D.C., and globally, following Donald Trump's inauguration. This historic protest, the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history at the time, aimed to advocate for women's rights and broader human rights issues, sending a powerful message that women's rights are human rights.

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On January 21, 2017, millions participated in the Women's March in Washington, D.C., and globally, following Donald Trump's inauguration. This historic protest, the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history at the time, aimed to advocate for women's rights and broader human rights issues, sending a powerful message that women's rights are human rights.