Every March 8th, millions of women take to the streets to advocate for rights that seemed like established advancements, including access to abortion, legal equality, protections against violence, and autonomy over their bodies. However, the current political landscape—characterized by escalating military tensions in the Middle East—transforms International Women's Day into a platform for resistance against militarism and the global rise of the far-right. In Mexico City, the signs carried by participants clearly reflected this perspective, showcasing messages of solidarity with Iranian women and Palestinian rights, alongside images of political figures like Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump marked with labels such as 'fascists' and 'genocides.'

Notably, not all feminists align with these views; the 8M mobilizations in Mexico, which gather hundreds of thousands of participants, reflect the diversity within the feminist movement itself. While many express solidarity with oppressed groups worldwide, others focus on more localized issues concerning women's rights within Mexico. The different factions within the protest embody varying ideologies and strategies for achieving gender equality, which creates a complex tapestry of voices and demands during the annual march.