The upcoming Women's Day march is a show of solidarity between women of all different backgrounds, a spokesperson for Moviment Graffitti has said.

The march is an annual event which has taken place in Valletta every Women's Day (8 March) for over a decade. In recent years, the event featured chanting, poetry readings and dance performances.

The march will focus on a range of issues pertaining to women and gender equality, such as reproductive rights, domestic violence, sexual violence, and femicide. It is not necessarily focused on one demand, but rather a range of matters that affect women daily, hence this year's theme which is 'Women's day every day'.

"It is an act of resistance," Graffitti activist Claria Cutajar told The Malta Independent. "Even if the march doesn't result in the passing of any new legislation, it is a space for women to come together and renounce the patriarchy. For example, I've seen women use these events as an opportunity to talk about experiences with sexual assault."

Moviment Graffitti stated that while Women's Day honours the progress made in advancing women's rights and gender equality, it is equally important to recognise the ongoing erosion of these rights worldwide, along with the pervasive impact of gender-based violence and abuse.

"In the past years, women around the globe, including in Iran, Palestine, Afghanistan and Sudan, have been fighting for their rights amongst war and violence. 1 out of 3 women in the EU aged 18-74 have experienced physical or sexual violence," the NGO said.

As women continue to fight for their rights, the organisation remains committed to advocating for policies and legislation that advance gender equality. The NGO said it will continue to challenge sexist and abusive behaviour and will not relent in raising its voice "until every woman is free".