MORE than 200 women’s rights supporters from across Scotland gathered at the weekend for the sixth Alloa Women’s Festival.
With the slogan “Women Uniting to Protect Our Rights,” the event brought together campaigners inside and outside Parliament to enjoy a day-long celebration of grassroots feminist struggles.
Organiser Ali Muirhead credited attendees for making the event a success.
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