Montreal activists march to call for action against violence toward women
Montreal women demand stronger action on violence against women in Quebec. See how marchers pushed leaders to make gender-based violence a priority.
Hundreds of women and allies gathered in downtown Montreal on Saturday to urge stronger political action to address violence against women in Quebec.
The march took place ahead of the final leaders' debate in the provincial election, adding pressure on party leaders to present clearer plans on the issue.
Organizers and participants said they wanted the next government to make ending genderbased violence a priority.