# Women and girls' rights activism in Europe > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/women-and-girls-rights-activism-in-europe > Updated: 2026-10-09T17:14:58.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Activists and local governments in Germany and Austria have organized various initiatives centered on women’s and girls’ rights. In late September, activism in Germany included solidarity efforts in Göttingen to support women facing unjust imprisonment or the death penalty globally, as well as action marches in Wiesbaden and Mainz for the International Day of the Girl Child. These marches promoted themes of self-determination and equal opportunities. Following these events, further initiatives for the International Day of the Girl Child were launched. In Celle, Germany, a cinema event was organized to encourage courage and self-confidence in girls. In Vienna, Austria, the city announced plans for the ‘Wiener Mädchenklub’ (Vienna Girl Club), a digital platform scheduled for spring 2027 to provide resources on rights, violence prevention, and digital skills. Additionally, the ‘Girls in Politics’ initiative was introduced to foster political interest among young women through shadowing opportunities. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-09: International Day of the Girl Child initiatives launched in Celle and Vienna To mark the International Day of the Girl Child, Celle is hosting a free empowerment cinema event, while Vienna plans to launch a digital ‘Girl Club’ to centralize resources and increase political engagement. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/international-day-of-the-girl-child-initiatives-launched-in-celle-and-vienna ### 2026-09-30: German activists hold events for women's and girls' rights Activists in Germany held events for International Women's Day and the International Day of the Girl Child to advocate for human rights, equality, and the release of imprisoned women worldwide. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-activists-hold-events-for-womens-and-girls-rights --- Cite as: Women and girls' rights activism in Europe. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/women-and-girls-rights-activism-in-europe