Main points from the ADEDY statement:

“On March 8, we honor the struggles of women for equal rights and equal participation in all aspects of social, economic, political, and cultural life.”

“Women have been at the forefront of struggles, starting from the workplace and the fight for women’s labor rights, from New York with the slogan ‘bread and roses’ to the 1892 strike of female workers at the Retsina brothers’ textile factory in Piraeus.”

“Recently, retrogressive views have re-emerged, calling for the subjugation of women to a subordinate role, while simultaneously placing more burdens on them in both work and home life.”

“Women in Palestine and all conflict zones are vulnerable victims, and migrant women worldwide face persecution and insecurity due to racist policies.”

“ADEDY stands in solidarity for equal rights and demands: Equal pay for equal work – equal opportunities for women and men.”

“In Athens, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, a gathering is called at Klafthmonos Square at 1:00 PM, followed by a march to Syntagma.”

Key points from the GSEE call:

“The word ‘woman’ is practically synonymous with ‘struggle‘—a daily, immeasurable struggle in many aspects, invaluable, yet visible and magnificent in its results, standing at the forefront for equality, dignity, and justice in every aspect of life.”

“Greece ranks 25th in Europe regarding the overall gender equality index (59.3%), showing that policies that sustain or favor discrimination against women in crucial areas like health, work, economic status, education, time management, public life participation, decision-making, gender-based violence, and harassment still exist.”

“This also includes the obstruction of unions’ institutional participation in evaluating and shaping policies for gender equality in the workplace, as the Ministry of Labor has suspended stable structures for institutional social dialogue, which could address the need for transparency and the coherence of policies for promoting gender equality.”

“GSEE’s data from the actions of our nationwide members—Labor Centers, Federations, and primary unions—highlight the ongoing battle of women for economic and social survival, revealing the hidden struggles behind public displays, corporate awards, and legislative progress reports.”

“Equality in life, education, health, and work is not a privilege or a state or employer’s provision to women; it is a fundamental right, inextricably linked to the respect for human dignity.”

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