Thousands have attended a rally in the Guildhall Square in Derry this evening calling for an end to violence against women and girls in the wake of a number of attacks in the city.
The rally was organised to show "solidarity with the people that were attacked" and to show that attacks against women aren't "going to be allowed".
Catherine McDaid, SDLP councillor, said the rally has been organised to show "solidarity with the people that were attacked" and to show that attacks against women aren't "going to be allowed".
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Pictures of women who have been murdered in recent years were held at the rally, while local politicians and community leaders addressed the thousands who showed up in support.
Speaking to Belfast Live, she said: "We won't stand for it, we won't let this happen. We'll stand up to people.
"Derry is brilliant at fighting back when things happen in our community. We won't sit on our hands and wait for something to be done."
Sinn Fein Councillor Aisling Hutton said “As a society we need to put our shoulders to the wheel and stamp out violence against women and girls. This must include challenging everyday misogyny and promoting healthy and respectful relationships"
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