Edmontonians marched down Whyte Avenue through the snow Saturday in support of women’s rights.
Dozens marched from the University of Alberta to the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre.
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The event was held to raise awareness about issues affecting women such as violence against women, human and sex trafficking and childcare.
“We may have the vote, but there is a lot of ways that women feel they do not have control over the forces impacting their own lives,” organizer Merryn Edwards said.
“We still have a long ways to go before we can feel that our society is one that is meeting our own needs and listening to our voices. ”
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The event was organized by Women 4 Rights and Empowerment.
The march came a few days before International Women’s Day, which is held on March 8.