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Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Ottawa on Saturday in support of the Women’s March on Washington, one of many similar events held across the globe a day after the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Organizers said they wanted to send a clear message that women’s rights are human rights, and that people in Canada will not tolerate Trump-style politics, which many see as misogynist and divisive. They initially hoped 500 people would turn up, but by Friday night, realized at least double that number planned to attend.

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But the turnout was even greater.

Ottawa police estimated the size of the crowd to be between 6,000 and 8,000 people. It was enough people to fill the length of Laurier Avenue West from Bronson Avenue to Metcalfe Street.

The march drew a diverse mix of genders, colours and ages.

People drummed, chanted and waved placards that said, among other things, “Nasty women of the world unite,” “Woman’s place is in the resistance” and “I can’t believe we still have to do this.”