The feminist movement in Italy has its roots in the 19th century, with the first demands mainly related to education, work and the right to vote. Growing inequalities-which began to be felt more in the fascist period-contributed to the consolidation of the feminist movement, which won important battles such as the right to vote in 1946 or the right to abortion in 1978.
March 8 as International Women’s Day was established by the United Nations in 1977 to commemorate the struggle for women’s rights and the progress made over the years. Today, feminist movements continue to fight against violence and injustice such as wage inequality and gender-based violence. Here are the major initiatives that will take place in Rome on March 8, 2025.
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March 8, 2025 demonstration in Rome
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, the Non Una Di Meno Roma movement has announced a strike and demonstration. The transfeminist procession in Rome has organized a peaceful demonstration that will move throughout Rome. The procession will leave at 10:00 a.m. from Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II and arrive as far as Piazzale Ugo La Malfa. The route is just over 3 kilometers long and will touch some of the most important historical monuments, passing by the Colosseum and Circus Maximus.
The movement has called for a “transfeminist strike of productive labor” that will involve the transportation and education sectors, although the latter should not be particularly affected .
Route, slowdowns and closures
The event has as its meeting and starting place Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, and then continues to Piazzale Ugo La Malfa passing through the following streets and squares: via dello Statuto, via Merulana, via Labicana, piazza del Colosseo, via Celio Vibenna, via di San Gregorio, piazza di Porta Capena, viale Aventino, and via del Circo Massimo.
Depending on the route the event will take and the expected turnout, closures of some main streets and slowdowns on traffic are likely. In particular, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II may be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic as well as Via dello Statuto in order to ensure the safe passage of the demonstrators.
For the same reasons, it is possible that Piazza del Colosseo and adjoining streets will be closed – at least for a few hours, while some traffic restrictions are planned for Viale Aventino, although complete closure is unlikely. In general, it is advisable to keep informed in real time on Roma Mobilità or Luceverde Roma.
2025 “March 8 Always” initiative.
This March 8, the Capital offers a series of activities to celebrate International Women’s Day. Among the most interesting, we find the initiative of the Sovraintendenza Capitolina, which guarantees free admission to all women in the museums participating in the Musei in Comune initiative .
Therefore, it will be possible for all women to visit the heritage of the Capitoline Museums or the Colosseum Archaeological Park completely free of charge. In addition, the latter guarantees reimbursement to all those who had already purchased the ticket: on the day of the visit, you only need to go and ask for it at the ticket offices of the Colosseum and Colosseum Square.
Free featured exhibitions
Rome Painter at Palazzo Braschi
The Museum of Rome at Palazzo Braschi is hosting the exhibition “Roma pittrice: women artists at work between the 16th and 19th centuries.” The exhibition of about 130 works, focuses on women artists active in Rome from the 16th through the 19th century, bringing to light masterpieces by female artists who often take a back seat and fall into the shadows. Palazzo Braschi for the occasion will remain open until 10 p.m. on an exceptional basis and guided tours, including with LIS interpreters, will be available.
Quel che fan tutte at the Gallery of Modern Art
A tribute to the artistic work of Gruppo 70 will be possible at the Gallery of Modern Art, in a special guided tour called “Quel che fan tutte” that will take visitors to discover the works of Ketty La Rocca, Lucia Marcucci and Eugenio Miccini. The visit offers a cue for reflection on gender stereotypes and their influence in society – both past and contemporary – emphasizing the importance of feminism in the artistic and cultural context.
Women in Struggle: The Roman Republic of 1849
The Roman Republic of 1849 is a crucial episode in the history of the Italian Risorgimento, representing an attempt to establish a republican and democratic government in Rome, under the leadership of Mazzini, Garibaldi and other patriots. It was a brief but significant period that had a lasting impact on the struggle for Italian unity and independence. At the Museo della Repubblica Romana e della Memoria Garibaldina we celebrate the courage and contribution of women during the Roman Republic, delving into all the roles of women during the resistance.
Other featured events on March 8, 2025
We, the unforeseen subject of the world
On March 8, 2025, a performance paying tribute to Carla Lonzi, a leading figure in Italian radical feminism, will be staged in the Auditorium of the Ara Pacis Museum on Via di Ripetta. Carla Lonzi is known for works such as “Let’s Spit on Hegel” and “Manifesto of Feminine Revolt.” The latter played a major role in the debate on the status of women and the struggle for women’s emancipation.
The event begins at 9 p.m. and will feature readings from Lonzi’s works, performed by Lunetta Savino, with narrative support from Viola Lo Moro, poet and activist. Admission is free but reservations are required and can be made at 060608.
Tinello – Theatrical Conversations.
At the Villa Phamphilj Theater, singer and author Monica Demuru presents a meeting marked by dialogue with some leading figures of the contemporary art scene. Different generations of female artists will confront each other in a series of conversations about the transformation of various art forms, thanks to the entry of new perspectives into the scene. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. and admission is completely free, although reservations are recommended at scuderieteatrali@gmail.com given the limited number of places.