Nationwide US Rallies Demand End to Sexual Violence

Activists staged coordinated nationwide protests across more than 40 American states to demand an end to sexual violence.

Demonstrators gathered across more than 40 American states on 8 October under the banner of I Am Jane Doe. The rallies aimed to draw national attention to the ongoing crisis of sexual violence and demand systemic reforms. Participants flooded public spaces in cities including New York to voice their solidarity with survivors.

• The scaleDemonstrations were organized in over 40 states to maximize public awareness.
• The timelineThe coordinated protest events took place across the country on 8 October.