Incident Details
Women’s rights activists have organized rallies across Europe for International Women’s Day on 7-8 March. Larger demonstrations are planned for popular cities including Paris, Athens, Rome, and Brussels, and smaller towns and cities will join. While the rallies are expected to remain peaceful, security will be heightened to impose COVID-19 restrictions.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to expect travel delays check local media for updates. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.