Nude Protest on the Streets of Amsterdam. Pink Masks and Anger During the Feminist March
On a sunny afternoon, Amsterdam turned into the stage of a loud and colorful protest. Thousands of people took to the city’s streets to participate in the Feminist March a demonstration dedicated to women’s rights, social equality, and opposition to violence and discrimination. The march attracted participants from different backgrounds and generations. Among the crowd were young activists, students, artists, families with children, as well as older residents who have long been involved in social movements.
Demonstrators carried banners and signs calling for gender equality, reproductive rights, and an end to violence against women. Cardboard placards and hand-painted posters displayed messages such as “Fight Like a Girl,” “It is Violence,” and “Brown Skin Girl, Your Skin is Like Pearls.” For many participants these were not just slogans, but personal statements of resistance against social inequality and violence.
The atmosphere of the march was both serious and energetic. The air was filled with chants, music, and conversations among participants. In several places along the route, improvised music stations appeared, with DJs and street performers giving the event its rhythm. Some people danced, others shouted slogans, while many simply talked about the issues that had brought them to the demonstration.
The Feminist March was not only a protest, but also a space for meeting and solidarity. Within the crowd there were hundreds of individual stories. Some people came to express their opposition to violence against women, others to highlight issues such as reproductive rights, economic equality, and social discrimination. Many participants also emphasized the importance of solidarity between different social groups.
As the march moved through the streets of Amsterdam, the crowd continued to grow. Banners and colorful signs could be seen from afar, while the mass of people filled the urban space, transforming it into a living image of social protest. Among the demonstrators were also symbols of various social movements, organizations, and civic initiatives.
Toward the end of the event, participants gathered in one place where organizers delivered speeches and activists continued their activities. For many, it was a moment to reflect on the march and also a reminder that demonstrations are only one part of a broader struggle for equality and human rights.
The Feminist March in Amsterdam showed that gender equality and the safety of women remain among the most important social issues in Europe. The thousands who took part in the march demonstrated that for many people this is still a cause that requires a strong and visible voice.
Amsterdam, March 2026
Photo report: Krzysztof Kubicki / KUBICCKI