[1] The protests arose in response to the withdrawal from The Paris Climate Change Agreement,[2] changes in sexual health education programs for teenagers,[3] and actions to prevent researchers from publicly communicating their research.

[4] The protesters also responded to controversial cabinet appointments by the Trump administration, citing that positions requiring advanced scientific knowledge are being filled by appointees without proper experience in their field.

We come from all races, all religions, all gender identities, all sexual orientations, all abilities, all socioeconomic backgrounds, all political perspectives, and all nationalities.

Our diversity is our greatest strength: a wealth of opinions, perspectives, and ideas is critical for the scientific process.

"[6] Cities with events include: Groups that have partnered or backed the march include the American Association for the Advancement of Science,[34] The Nature Conservancy,[35] the National Science Teachers Association,[36] the American Geophysical Union,[37] and the American Association of Anatomists.