TOP: At the Women’s Day protest outside OISE on Saturday, demonstrators burned a traditional head covering to protest against the Iranian government. The rally was followed by a march to Ryerson University. (Photos Alex Nursall)

BOTTOM: At SolidariTEA, a multifaith event to celebrate International Women’s Day, participants listened to a keynote address from Sally Armstrong, an activist, filmmaker, and author who has won numerous awards. Not to be outdone, the other speaker, 12-year-old Amanda Belzowski, has raised over $135,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Participants also prepared gift baskets for Nellie’s Women’s Shelter. (Photo David Pike)
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