What first began in the U.S. as a protest of Donald Trump’s election campaign rhetoric, has grown into a global rally for intersectional equality.

This year, around 5000 people took to the streets of Sydney for The Women’s March to highlight critical issues that disproportionately affect women in Australia.

With the spotlight shining on violence against women, the speakers zeroed in on the need for more diverse representation amongst the change-makers.

Just a heads up, this story will be discussing domestic violence, so if it triggers anything for you then please call the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service NSW at 1800 WDVCAS or the 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline on 1800 RESPECT.

Nadine Silva with this report.