Speakers spoke out against a spate of recent attacks on women and violence against women and girls from the steps of the Guildhall.
In one powerful scene the crowds, standing shoulder to shoulder in solidarity and stretching back to Waterloo Place, switched on their phone torches and held them aloft as a stirring rendition of The Cranberries’ song ‘Dreams’ was played at the event.
In another, the names of victims of violence were read out.
Photos: George Sweeney / Derry Journal.
5. Some of the large attendance at the Rally for Womens Safety held in the Guildhall Square on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney
Some of the large attendance at the Rally for Womens Safety held in the Guildhall Square on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
6. Cassie Jane, Foyle Women's Information Network, speaking at the Rally for Womens Safety held in the Guildhall Square on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney
Cassie Jane, Foyle Women's Information Network, speaking at the Rally for Women's Safety held in the Guildhall Square on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
7. Some of the large attendance at the Rally for Women's Safety held in the Guildhall Square on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney
Some of the large attendance at the Rally for Womens Safety held in the Guildhall Square on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
8. The SDLP's Claire Hanna MP, speaking at the Rally for Women's Safety held in the Guildhall Square on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney
The SDLP's Claire Hanna MP, speaking at the Rally for Women's Safety held in the Guildhall Square on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney