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Arya (13) joins women's march in Alkmaar for the first time

Thirteen-year-old Arya participated in her first International Women's Day march in Alkmaar, joining about 100 activists to advocate for equal rights and an end to gender discrimination. Similar events occurred across the region, including a large-scale Feminist March and a leadership conference in Amsterdam attended by thousands of people. Protesters highlighted critical issues such as the gender pay gap, medical inequality, and the ongoing concern for women's safety.

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