Together with our rebellion, hand in hand towards freedom
On 8 March, International Women's Day, the women who took to the streets in Istanbul were dazzling as ever. In this period of social opposition retreating, a much larger, seemingly endless cortege was formed than in previous years, as if to say, ‘It won't be over until we say it's over.’ Thousands displayed their colours in countless languages, with their banners, clothing, make-up, slogans, songs and dances. Those who took up their banners, flags, wigs and dyes rushed to Beyoğlu Cihangir Sıraselviler. We had gathered in the same place last year, experiencing and sharing similar enthusiasm. However, this year there was a difference: the crowd was even larger. In the seemingly endless procession, thousands turned into tens of thousands, and in our estimation, thirty or forty thousand.
Young people, old people,