Thousands of women and feminist groups marched across Argentina on June 3, 2024, to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Ni Una Menos movement [1].
The demonstrations highlight the ongoing struggle against femicide and gender-based violence in a region where structural inequality remains a critical issue. By mobilizing on a national scale, the movement seeks to pressure the government to implement more effective protections for women.
Protests took place in several major urban centers. In Buenos Aires, demonstrators gathered at the Congress to demand legislative action and systemic change. Other significant rallies were held in Bariloche and Mar del Plata, reflecting the movement's reach beyond the capital city [1].
The Ni Una Menos movement began 10 years ago in 2015 [1]. Since its inception, it has evolved from a social media outcry into a broad political force that challenges the normalization of violence against women. The anniversary marches served as both a commemoration of a decade of activism and a renewed call for justice.
Participants used the rallies to denounce the persistence of femicides and the lack of adequate state responses to gender-based crimes. The marches emphasized that despite a decade of visibility, the fundamental drivers of violence against women have not been fully eradicated [1].
The coordination of these events across multiple cities underscores the collective nature of the protest. By centering the anniversary on the Congress and other regional hubs, the movement aimed to signal that the demand for safety and equality is a nationwide priority [1].
“The Ni Una Menos movement began 10 years ago in 2015.”
The 10-year anniversary of Ni Una Menos demonstrates the institutionalization of feminist mobilization in Argentina. By maintaining mass visibility a decade after its start, the movement signals that gender-based violence remains a central political flashpoint, suggesting that previous legislative efforts have not yet solved the underlying structural inequalities.
