Hundreds of women gathered on the steps of Cologne Cathedral in Germany on Saturday.

They came to protest against sexual violence and to push for women’s rights.

A string of robberies and sexual assaults in the city at New Year’s Eve have been blamed largely on foreigners. (…)

“I am here to take a stand for a peaceful society, where all people, women and men, can move around safely and joyfully. This did not happen at New Year so we need to take a stand.

We should contribute to peace and understanding with courage and clarity, that is why I am here” said Anja Stiel, from Cologne (…)

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