The Women's March on Washington, D.C., is coming up later this month, the day after Donald J. Trump is inaugurated the 45th president of the United States. Here's a closer look at the Women's March, with answers to your questions about the event:
What is the Women's March on Washington, D.C.?
Women's rights groups and activist groups are coming together to stage a large demonstration in Washington, D.C., on the first full day of Trump's presidency. Most of the marchers are expected to be women, though men and children are also scheduled to be part of the event.
The march began as a grassroots effort the day after the presidential election. A large number of women marching through the heart of Washington "will send a bold message to our new administration on their first day in office, and to the world that women's rights are human rights. We stand together, recognizing that defending the most marginalized among us is defending all of us," organizers said.
When is the Women's March on Washington, D.C.?
The march will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. It is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and end at 5 p.m.
There will also be "Sister Marches" in nearly every state and several foreign countries.
Why are women marching on Washington, D.C.?
The march is not designed to be an anti-Trump rally, organizers said. But, the event -- first suggested by a grandmother in Hawaii -- is a response to many of the comments about women, minorities and other groups that made headlines during the presidential campaigns.
"The rhetoric of the past election cycle has insulted, demonized, and threatened many of us -- women, immigrants of all statuses, those with diverse religious faiths, particularly Muslim, people who identify as LGBTQIA, Native and Indigenous people, Black and Brown people, people with disabilities, the economically impoverished and survivors of sexual assault," the organizers said.
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem is a co-sponsor of the march. Other celebrities who have said they plan to attend include Amy Schumer, Samantha Bee and Jessica Chastain.
Where will the Women's March originate?
The march will begin at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Independence Avenue and Third Street SW, near the U.S. Capitol.
What's the route of the Women's March?
Marchers are expected to walk along Independence Avenue toward the Washington Monument, though organizers said they do not plan to release the official route until a later date for security reasons.
The permit issued by police in Washington, D.C., says march participants will disperse at the southern part of the Ellipse near the White House, at Constitution Avenue between 15th and 17th streets NW.
An earlier plan to hold the rally at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial was nixed when march organizers failed to secure a permit from the National Park Service.
How are people getting to Washington?
Some participants are traveling to the march independently by car, train, airplane and the Washington, D.C., metro system. But, most of the marchers are expected to travel in buses coordinated by local organizing groups in each state. Updated information about transportation from each state is available via email, Facebook or state websites.
How can you get more information?
The Women's March on Washington website contains the latest news on the march, along with information about how to register for the event or donate to the cause.