Hundreds of students have marched through Glasgow as part of a protest.
More than 250 students came together last night, uniting survivors and calling out all forms of gender-based violence.
This annual Fight for the Night march aimed to raise awareness, demand systemic change and advocate for solidarity with all survivors of rape and sexual assault.
Several student unions at universities and colleges across the city collaborated to organise the demonstration building on last year's turnout.
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The march concluded at the Buchanan Steps where Strathclyde student, Niamh Molloy said: “Your chants, your signs, and your presence matter so much and it’s a really important reminder that we are not alone in this fight.
“It has been a privilege working with universities and colleges across the city for the last few months to organise this and I hope it shows that when we all come together, we can make a statement, and hopefully a change.
“This movement should always be inclusive but given recent events, it’s particularly important to be loud, proud and unwavering in our solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community.
“Advocacy work can be tiring and lonely and sometimes feels like you’re not getting anywhere but look around at all the people marching and standing with you.
“You are not alone. So many of us care and are ready to be part of change.”
This march falls within the international United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
The 16 Days campaign runs between International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25 until Human Rights Day, on December 10.
The student unions who organised the march are hosting various events during the 16 Days campaign including an art exhibition and a tour of Glasgow Women’s Library.
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