Thousands gathered in Porto, Portugal, on 8 March 2026 to mark International Women’s Day with a large, city‑center march calling for gender equality, stronger social protections, and investment in public services. Demonstrators carried red carnations, banners from women’s rights organizations, and hand‑painted signs addressing issues such as wage discrimination, reproductive rights, constitutional guarantees, and women’s health. The march moved through historic downtown streets, drawing participants of all ages in a display of solidarity and civic engagement.