In 2017, starting with the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, there was a push to restrict abortions globally, highlighting the ongoing struggle for women's rights. However, this year also saw a rise in resistance in the United States and other countries, as well as progress in the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America towards ending gender discrimination. UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka described it as a year focused on addressing discriminatory laws. Lebanon, Tunisia, and Jordan all eliminated laws that allowed rapists to avoid punishment by marrying their victims, a move that activists hope will influence other Arab nations. During a protest march in Hollywood, a woman wore an outfit that listed the names of all the men in Hollywood who sexually harassed her. This event took place on Nov 12, 2017, in Los Angeles, California, US. In a positive development, Malawi, Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago, El Salvador, and Guatemala have all changed their national laws to prohibit child marriage, according to Mlambo-Ngcuka. Additionally, India has made it punishable as rape to have sexual relations with a wife aged 15 to 18, even though child marriage is illegal but prevalent in the country. However, charities have expressed concerns over Trump's extension of the global gag rule, which restricts US funding to foreign organizations that offer abortion information, impacting family planning services and women's health globally. On the other hand, Chile's decision to legalize abortion under certain circumstances has been seen as a victory for campaigners, leaving only a few countries where abortion is completely banned. Lilian Sepulveda from the global legal program at the Center for Reproductive Rights stated that there has been progress in advancing reproductive human rights despite a challenging global environment. Women's rights leaders highlighted the importance of resisting sexism in 2017. The narrative has shifted from blaming and stigmatizing victims to holding abusers accountable, according to the UN's Mlambo-Ngcuka. Time magazine recognized the #MeToo movement as the most influential entity of 2017. Following Trump's inauguration, millions of women worldwide participated in protests, some wearing pink "pussyhats" in reference to his controversial 2005 remarks. Time magazine has chosen the #MeToo social movement as the most influential entity in 2017. Months later, millions continued to participate in the movement by sharing their experiences of sexual abuse and harassment on social media using the hashtags #MeToo and #balancetonporc in France. Bob Bland, a national co-chair of the Women's March on Washington, believes that this movement marks the beginning of a new era for women. Looking towards 2018, she stated that they are prepared and motivated for the challenges ahead.