Reclaim the Night marches began in Leeds in 1977 to highlight the growing danger to women after dark, and partly in response to a string of murders in West Yorkshire and Manchester carried out by serial killer Peter Sutcliffe.
Police at the time had suggested that women should stay indoors, but instead campaigners took to the streets to protest against that approach.
Ms Taylor, who organised this weekend’s march in Sheffield, said the Casey Review in 2023, which highlighted failings in how the Metropolitan Police tackled violence against women, showed there was still a need for the Reclaim the Night movement.
She said: “The message was very much to raise awareness around gender-based violence and to keep it at the forefront of people’s minds.
“It’s still very prevalent today, even moreso. A march is a good way to make our voices heard.”
The march was followed by a vigil, including a one-minute silence to remember those who had lost their lives as a result of gender-based violence.
