A Day of Advocacy in the Capital
On Sunday, March 8, Madrid will become the epicentre of the feminist struggle for International Women's Day. This year, as is customary, two major demonstrations will take place, promising to fill the city's streets with a clear message: the defence of women's rights. The first march, organised by Comisión 8M, will carry the slogan ‘Anti-fascist feminists. We are more. Everywhere’, while the Feminist Movement of Madrid will march under the mantra ‘Neither veiled, nor exploited, nor prostituted’.
With the arrival of these mobilisations, significant traffic disruptions are anticipated on several main roads in central Madrid. The City Council has issued a series of recommendations to facilitate mobility during this mass event. Citizens are advised to use public transport and avoid travelling by private vehicle in the affected areas.
Starting from 10:30 AM, road closures will begin in key locations such as the Glorieta del Emperador Carlos V, Paseo del Prado, and Puerta del Sol. These closures will extend until approximately 4:00 PM. Other affected areas include:
- Avenida de la Albufera and Avenida de la Ciudad de Barcelona (10:30 AM to 2:00 PM)
- Calle Alcalá and Plaza Cibeles (10:45 AM to 2:30 PM)
- Gran Vía and Plaza España (11:30 AM to 3:30 PM)
- Paseo del Prado and Carrera de San Jerónimo (10:45 AM to 2:30 PM)
As the day progresses, both demonstrations will begin simultaneously at 12:00 PM. The march organised by Comisión 8M will depart from Atocha, following a route that includes:
- Atocha
- Paseo del Prado
- Cibeles
- Calle Alcalá
Meanwhile, the Feminist Movement will start its route from Cibeles towards:
- Calle Alcalá
- Gran Vía
- Callao
- Plaza España
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