2019 Croatian protests

The 2019 Croatian protests was an influx of movements and peaceful demonstrations in Zagreb, as part of a popular uprising against a surge in Violence against women and participated in rallies as part of the Spasime movement. The protests have been nicknamed the #Justice for Girls, #Save Me! Movement and #Me too! Movement.[1]

Background

In Croatia, protesters were on the streets after a wave of Violence against women and injustice against young girls. Girls and women has suffered a history of violence in Croatia, so they called on Marches and Rallies to be held in public in protest.[2]

Protests

Mass rallies was held in Zagreb on 16 March, in protest at violence against women. Thousands rallied in town squares and city-centres in streets for a day. Justice rallies and different street protests grew in late-October, when justice for girls rallies were taking place across Zagreb at protest against violence.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Croatia Protesters Demand 'Justice For Girls'". BalkanInsight. October 19, 2019.
  2. "Croatian Me Too Movement: massive protests against domestic violence". China Cee. December 19, 2019.
  3. "Croatians protest over release of teen's alleged rapists". BBC. 19 October 2019.


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