# South Africa marks 70 years since women’s march, but equality fight continues

South Africa commemorates the 70th anniversary of the 1956 women’s march against apartheid pass laws, a pivotal moment in the country’s history. While the march symbolized women’s political resistance, activists say gender inequality, violence, and economic exclusion remain pervasive, underscoring that the struggle for full women’s rights is ongoing.

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/8/11/seventy-years-after-south-africas-womens-march-the-struggle-is-not-over?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:26:02 +0000