07 Mar 2019 | 03:05 AM UTC
Ukraine: Nationwide Women’s Day events March 8
Rallies to mark International Women’s Day will be held throughout Ukraine on March 8; heightened security measures and localized traffic disruptions expected
Event
International Women’s Day events will be held in major urban areas throughout Ukraine on Friday, March 8. Rallies are scheduled to take place in Kyiv, Lviv, Uzhgorod, Kharkiv, Mariupol, and Kherson. In Kyiv, a march will start at 12:00 (local time) starting at the Monument to Princess Olga. The event in Kharkiv is set to also begin at 12:00 near the Palace of Children and Youth Creativity. International Women’s Day is a public holiday and associated disruptions are possible. While the events are expected to remain peaceful, heightened security measures and localized traffic disruptions are anticipated around the rallies.
Advice
Individuals in Ukraine are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all rallies as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.
