The city center's City Hall was illuminated in the group's chosen colour of pink to greet the Walkie Talkie Girlies Society as they marched from Queen's University.
Aisling Cannon, 20, who led the march, expressed her amazement at the speed at which the student-driven effort was gaining momentum.
“This started out as a few friends wanting to do something to make the streets of Belfast safer. I can’t believe we’ve already reached the stage were almost 500 people want to come out and show their support,” the Queen’s student said.
“This isn’t just about making Belfast a safer place for women and girls.
“This is about making Belfast safer for everyone. When women and girls feel safe, everyone will feel safe.”
An honour to march with Walkie Talkie Girlies tonight from QUB to City Hall for their Project Pink campaign which seeks to create a safer society for women and girls.
— Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr Micky Murray (@micky_murray) November 6, 2024
Both Queen’s and City Hall illuminated in pink in support of the march, with over 500 people joining! pic.twitter.com/i1fzqeMa4M
Imogen Davis-Pugh was one of many out in support of the march. She claimed that the crowds gathered in the city centre demonstrated the intensity of emotions following several recent instances of women being assaulted.
“We wanted to be involved as something needs to be done to try to make things better,” she said.
“The more people who join in, the less likely it is our concerns are going to be ignored.
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