Thousands protest violence against women in Australia

Thousands have taken to the streets across Australia, protesting violence against women amid allegations that a defense minister sought to silence a rape claim and accusations of sexual assault against an attorney general.

Hundreds of demonstrators flocked to the Parliament House, which also houses the Australian government, including the office of Prime Minister Scott Morrison, on Monday, as part of the #MarchForJustice campaign against sexual abuse of women.

Attendees carried signs reading “Enough”, “It’s time for men to change,” and “Rape Place,” as they stood on the lawn in front of the building. Similar scenes played out in front of a parliament building in Sydney, one of Australia’s largest cities, where police estimated that some 6,000 people had turned out for the march as of Sunday afternoon.

Protesters also marched on the streets of Melbourne. Participants unfolded a giant list featuring the names of Australian women killed as result of gender-based violence since 2008.  
The protesters also demanded the sacking of Attorney-General 
Christian Porter.
RT.com, 15 March, 2021