Tucsonans March Through Downtown for International Women's Day

Demonstrators call for justice, reproductive freedoms, and women's rights

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Approximately 150 people marched through downtown Tucson on Sunday to mark the 115th International Women's Day. The march was organized to advocate for reproductive freedoms, justice for sexual assault survivors, and to stand in solidarity with women fighting for change.

Why it matters

The march highlighted the ongoing fight for women's rights and the challenges that remain, even as significant progress has been made over the past century. It also served as a message of empowerment to those feeling overwhelmed or discouraged about the state of women's rights.

The details

The march began at the federal building, where participants reflected on the progress of women's rights and the work that still needs to be done. Organizer Sarah Bodine, a local physician and mother, said the event aimed to call for justice for survivors of sexual assault, advocate for women's reproductive freedoms, and stand in solidarity with women fighting for change. Demonstrator Becky Delaware said the lack of justice for Epstein survivors motivated her to attend, while Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva spoke out against policies she said negatively impact women's rights, including proposed changes to voting requirements and federal funding cuts.

  • The march took place on Sunday, March 9, 2026, in honor of the 115th International Women's Day.

The players

Sarah Bodine

A local physician and mother who organized the march.

Becky Delaware

A demonstrator who attended the march to protest the lack of justice for Epstein survivors.

Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva

The representative for Arizona's 6th Congressional District, who attended the march to stand with the community and speak out against policies she said negatively impact women's rights.

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What they’re saying

“Looking back on all we've accomplished over the last 115 years, it's monumental how much farther along we are. We can vote, we can own our own homes, we can own our own bank accounts.”

— Sarah Bodine, Organizer (kold.com)

“It's very upsetting, and the best way for me to deal with it is to come out and protest. It makes me feel empowered and like I'm doing something.”

— Becky Delaware, Demonstrator (kold.com)

“When you look at some of these cuts that have happened administratively, they disproportionately affect women, women of color, and especially black women.”

— Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva (kold.com)

“I challenge us to let's stay involved and stay connected, because we're not going to keep the bad stuff from happening if we all are not united in the fight.”

— Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva (kold.com)

What’s next

Several demonstrators said they are also contacting their representatives directly and plan to continue advocating for women's rights.

The takeaway

The march served as a powerful demonstration of the ongoing fight for women's rights and the determination of the Tucson community to stand up for reproductive freedoms, justice for sexual assault survivors, and the continued progress of the women's rights movement.