Women’s organisations are planning a big demonstration in Warsaw on 7 March ahead of the annual International Women’s Day, traditionally held a day later.

Together with trade unionists they will demand the respect of women's and workers' rights.

It is to be held under the slogan "Demonstrating solidarity during times of crisis" with the participation of, among others, the National Trade Union of Nurses and Midwives, the Solidarity 1980 Trade Union and the National Trade Union of Teachers.

The demonstration is to start at noon in front of the Palace of Culture and Science. The organisers expect that several thousand trade unionists will participate in it to mark the 100th anniversary of establishing the International Women’s Day.

Six thousand protesters gathered during a similar event last year. (di/jb)