Melbourne Women’s March brings together women, supporters in CBD

HUNDREDS of women and their supporters have united in the heart of Melbourne to rally for gender equality, forming a human chain as part of a global campaign.

HUNDREDS of women and their supporters have united in the heart of Melbourne to campaign gender equality.

Women’s rights activists formed a human chain along the Princess Bridge this morning in a display of solidarity during the inaugural Women’s March.

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The global campaign calls for gender equality in the home and workplace, creating safety and inclusivity for women.

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— Aneeka Simonis (@AneekaSimonis) January 21, 2018

Women’s March participants Teagan Ramsay and Grace Varga. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

Ruby Woods, 11, an aspiring dancer, led a large group of women who marched through the CBD holding a blue ribbon inscribed with pro-equality messages.

“I am here because I think things should be fair ... 50-50 for men and women ... especially when I’m older and have a job,” she said.

Tom Browne, Says Cameron, Steph Vipond, Justina Noble and Margie Woods at the Women’s March. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

Other campaigners said it was time more women break the glass ceiling.

Katie Wood said: “I want a balance of equality in the home and workplace.”

“Balance in the workplace can’t happen without equality in the home.”

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— Meegan May (@meegslouise) January 21, 2018

Grace Varga said workplace inequality was a key issue to her.

Her friend Teagan Ramsay said: “I can’t believe we have been fighting this fight for so long but we still aren’t equal.”

Women chanted “time’s up” as they marched through the city — a phrase synonymous with the collective movement of women calling men out for sexual harassment and bullying.