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.
9. Photographs of women who lost their lives through violence displayed at the Rally for Women's Safety held in the Guildhall Square on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney
Photographs of women who lost their lives through violence during the past four years displayed at the Rally for Women's Safety held in the Guildhall Square on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
10. Sinn Féin councillor Aisling Hutton speaking at the Rally for Women's Safety held in the Guildhall Square on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney
Sinn Fein councillor Aisling Hutton speaking at the Rally for Women's Safety held in the Guildhall Square on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
11. Women who attended the Rally for Womens Safety held in the Guildhall Square on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney
Women who attended the Rally for Womens Safety held in the Guildhall Square on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
12. Maeve O'Neill, People Before Profit, speaking at the Rally for Women's Safety held in the Guildhall Square on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney
Maeve O'Neill, People Before Profit, speaking at the Rally for Women's Safety held in the Guildhall Square on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney