Jena, March 06, 2026 – On the occasion of the upcoming International Women’s Day, the “Bündnis 8. März Jena” is once again mobilizing for a city-wide demonstration this year. Under the central motto “We fight, We strike, We live,” the protest march will move through downtown Jena and will be flanked by a decentralized supporting program.
- Event: International Women’s Day demonstration
- Organizer: Bündnis 8. März Jena
- Motto: “We fight, We strike, We live”
- Starting point: Faulloch, Jena
- Additional offers: Childcare, workshops, catering, and exchange formats
Diverse program accompanies the protest march
The planned demonstration begins at the historic Faulloch and leads participants from there directly through the streets of downtown Jena. The aim of the event is to loudly draw attention to women’s political issues, the lack of equality, and current social challenges.
In addition to the demonstration march itself, the action alliance is placing a strong focus this year on an accessible environment for all interested parties. The protest action is therefore embedded in a comprehensive supporting program. Catering options and professional childcare will be offered at various locations throughout the city area to enable families and single parents to participate. The action day is complemented by various workshops and dialogue formats intended to promote direct substantive exchange.
Background: The Faulloch and March 8th
The historic Faulloch, located between the prominent Johannistor and the Pulverturm, traditionally serves as an established gathering point for city assemblies in Jena. Due to its convenient proximity to the university campus and the pedestrian zone, the square offers an ideal starting point for processions through the center.
The International Women’s Day on March 8th is observed worldwide to draw attention to women’s rights. Originating in the period before World War I in the struggle for universal women’s suffrage, the date has remained a central day of action for trade unions, political parties, and feminist alliances to this day. In the neighboring federal states of Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, March 8th has since even become a public holiday.
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Taking to the streets together – Bündnis 8. März invites to actions
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