Bucharest Protest to Demand Action Against Gender-Based Violence

A protest is planned in Bucharest's Piata Victoriei on June 3rd, 2025, at 6 PM, to address women's rights and safety. The protest is organized in response to a recent surge in domestic violence cases and aims to raise awareness and demand action from the government. The organizer, a young woman who shared her own experience of abuse, hopes to unite the community in a show of solidarity. "We need to be visible," she says, "to show that we won't tolerate violence against women anymore." The protest will include a reading of a manifesto and is expected to last until 8:30 PM. Participants are encouraged to wear dark clothing and bring flowers or candles in memory of Teodora, a victim of domestic violence. This event underscores the growing concern over gender-based violence in Romania and the public's determination to fight for change.