‘Women’s rights are human rights’ was the message millions of protestors wanted to get across as they took part in women’s marches all over the world this weekend.

The worldwide event, which took place across all 50 states in America as well as on every continent, was held on Saturday (January 21) – the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency.

In the UK, men, women and children all got involved and were seen carrying posters, chanting phrases such as ‘build bridges not walls’ and they stood together in solidarity.

Across the UK, demonstrations were held in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Lancaster, Leeds, London, Liverpool, Manchester and Bristol.

The march, which was originally only planned to take place in Washington, was initially intended to highlight women’s issues before expanding to include civil rights for people of colour, the LGBTQ community, those who are disabled, refugees and undocumented immigrants.

We will not rest until women have parity and equity at all levels. #WomensMarch ��: @zianthe_eyes
A photo posted by Women's March (@womensmarch) on Jan 21, 2017 at 1:12pm PST

On the official Facebook page of Women’s March Washington, it says: “We stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families, recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country.

“In the spirit of democracy and in honor of the champions of human rights, dignity, and justice who have come before us, we join in diversity to show our presence in numbers too great to ignore.

“We stand together, recognising that defending the most marginalized among us is defending all of us.

A photo posted by Condé Nast Traveler (@cntraveler) on Jan 22, 2017 at 11:38am PST

"The Women's March on Washington will send a bold message to our new government on their first day in office, and to the world that women's rights are human rights."

Here are some of our favourite signs from the march which will make you feel empowered.

1. Protect...

A photo posted by @vestrrco on Jan 23, 2017 at 2:25am PST

2. To all the girls watching

A photo posted by Think PR (@thinkprdk) on Jan 23, 2017 at 2:29am PST

3. The future is female

A photo posted by dinner in the dark (@blind_dreams_) on Jan 23, 2017 at 2:43am PST

4. The resistance

A photo posted by vivianmaiersdisciple (@vivianmaiersdisciple) on Jan 23, 2017 at 2:49am PST

5. Jo cox

In Memory of Jo Cox #solidarity #womensmarchlondon #womensmarch
A photo posted by Shanti Daffern (@shanti_grace) on Jan 23, 2017 at 2:55am PST

6. #girlpower

A photo posted by EG (@ezgigokdag) on Jan 23, 2017 at 2:54am PST

7. We the people

A photo posted by Alma Kučević (@meaa_tuitamo) on Jan 23, 2017 at 2:55am PST

8. Let me live

A photo posted by Mike Park (@mikepark8) on Jan 23, 2017 at 2:56am PST

9. Are you listening?

A photo posted by Elizabeth Warren (@elizabethwarrenma) on Jan 22, 2017 at 1:24pm PST

10. Don't be surprised

A photo posted by Elif ✨ (@mylovebieberx) on Jan 23, 2017 at 2:39am PST

11. Girls just wanna...

A photo posted by Because Music (@becausemusic) on Jan 23, 2017 at 2:17am PST

12. Here's to strong women...

A photo posted by Sarah Iven (@sarahiven) on Jan 23, 2017 at 2:07am PST

13. Women with vision

Love this! Don't be afraid to dream! #inspiring #girls #women #dreams #womensmarch #equalrights #girlpower #connect #inspire #empower #mizbiz #justmizbizit @mizbizbelgium
A photo posted by Mizbiz (@mizbizbelgium) on Jan 23, 2017 at 1:58am PST

14. Women of the world

A photo posted by Kristyn Taylor (@kristyn_taylor) on Jan 23, 2017 at 1:58am PST

14 Women’s March posters that will make you feel empowered

By ASDA Admin,23rd January 2017

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