TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Today is International Women's Day and a number of groups gathered this morning, marching to the Florida State capitol to show their support.
The march is aimed at fighting bills that would negatively affect women, immigrants, minorities, and refugees.
The Socialist Party of America observed the first National Woman's Day in 1909.
The following year, Socialist International established it at a global scale.
Today, organizers say they want to "stand with women around the globe" who supported their efforts during the women's march on January 21 with similar protests in cities around the world.
Similar marches are also being held in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Miami.
Organizers say it's important to stand up for the rights of those who are under represented, not only today but all year long:
"So really our goal is to show legislators that there are consequences to their decisions," said Saif Hamipeh, an Emerge USA legislative and policy director. "If they are not going to include the communities, if they are not going to represent their people, then they do not deserve to be representatives."
As part of International Women's Day, women were also asked to not go into work, shop at only women owned stores and wear red.
