Some of the banners carried by protesters in the city of Paris said: "We are sorry for the inconvenience, we are trying to change the world" and
"Look back, go forward."
Thousands of people marched in cities in Australia on Sunday to support women's rights and in solidarity with similar marches in various parts of the world.
The biggest protest was in Sydney, where thousands of people congregated in Hyde Park, many with posters like "If you're not furious you're not paying attention".
Minor marches attracted hundreds of participants in Melbourne and Brisbane.
Thousands of people protested in central London on Sunday despite a snowfall to show solidarity with women around the world who marched in demand for equality, justice and the end of sexual violence.
The demonstrators gathered in front of the office of Prime Minister Theresa May with signs that said "We Are Powerful" and "The Moment Comes", on the anniversary of the inauguration of US President Donald Trump.
In a statement before the march, activists said that "we come together to promise that we will achieve change, big and small."