A march and rally in defense of women's rights was held on International Womens day. More than 800 people attended the rally. The march took place on one of the main streets of the city and ended with a rally on the square. This is Kazakhstan's first official feminist march. The march was authorized by the local authorities. The protesters wanted equal pay and criminal penalties for harassment. Almaty, Kazakhstan. (Photo by: Kushamanov Didar/Majority World/UIG)