Pink hat-wearing protesters marched in the millions, celebrities called out their abusers as "pigs," and countries from Chile to India passed pro-women legislation, making 2017 a momentous year for women's rights despite setbacks, activists said.
Beginning with the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, who swiftly moved to restrict abortions around the world, 2017 brought a reminder to many that women's rights have a long road ahead.
But the trials ushered in a new era of resistance in the United States and elsewhere, while countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America made strides toward ending gender discrimination, campaigners said.
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