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We RISE for Mother Earth, today & every day

Published: 22 April 2025

On Earth Day and every day we RISE for Climate Justice & Mother Earth. We amplify the connections between the exploitation of women and the exploitation of the earth. The global climate crisis impacts communities around the world. Women and girls suffer the most in terms of long-term loss of…

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Uganda Rising to Protect the Future

Published: 22 April 2025 > Uganda

Source: Colani Hlatjwako and One Billion Rising Africa PROTECT THE FUTURE! Uganda Rising!

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Bogor, Indonesia Student Rising

Published: 22 April 2025 > Indonesia

Source: SMK AL GHAZALY BOGOR | School “One Billion Rising! DeTara Foundation, in cooperation with YIC Al Ghazaly Bogor, organized this event with students visiting YIC Al Ghazi Bogor from Eckart College, Holland. Hopefully the cooperation continues when it’s our turn to go to Holland!”

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Rising in the Ruins of St Karin Cathedral | Visby, Sweden

Published: 20 April 2025 > Sweden

Source: Anja Churchill One Billion Rising activists rose among the ruins of St Karin Cathedral in Visby, Sweden. “Something about playing in the ruins of a church from the 1200’s named after a woman who was martyred because she refused to give up her truth.”

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Afghan Women Speak is a Webby Awards Nominee; Don’t Miss the VOICES Webinar This Wednesday with aja & V

Published: 15 April 2025 > Afghanistan

VOTE for it NOW Our V-Day series Afghan Women Speak: Stories From Inside Afghanistan has been chosen as a Nominee for the 29th Annual Webby Awards in the General Social – Public Service & Activism category. Webby Awards are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. In…

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4th Annual Swara Mountain Arts Festival | India

Published: 15 April 2025 > India

Source: Swara Mountain Arts Festival (IV) April 2025 & dharteindia “A Grand Finale to Remember! The Swara Mountain Arts Festival concluded on a breathtaking note with a full house and hearts brimming with joy and gratitude. Under the powerful theme ‘Rise – For the Dancing Mother Earth & the Harmony…

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Manila, Philippines Youth Rising

Published: 13 April 2025 > Philippines

Source: YWCA — FEU Chapter “This was One Billion Rising 2025, a fearless day, a legacy of change! Together, we raised our voices and took a stand against violence. Despite the challenges of organizing such a big event, we successfully pushed through, thanks to the unwavering support of our partners…

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“Afghan Women Speak” Series is a Webby Awards Nominee! VOTE for it NOW!

Published: 7 April 2025 > Afghanistan

“Afghan Women Speak” Series is a Webby Awards Nominee! VOTE for it NOW Our V-Day series Afghan Women Speak: Stories From Inside Afghanistan has been chosen as a Nominee for the 29th Annual Webby Awards in the General Social – Public Service & Activism category. Webby Awards are selected by…

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A Global Sisterscape Awakens – Bring VOICES to Your Community in 2025

Published: 5 April 2025 > Eswatini, Ghana, USA

On April 16, we invite you to a virtual webinar & info session for V-Day’s latest creative project — VOICES: A Sacred Sisterscape. RSVP NOW After sold-out debuts in Accra, Atlanta, and the Apollo Theater, VOICES is now available worldwide on all audio streaming platforms. This year, we’re partnering with…

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Migrant workers rise at Taipei’s main station | Taiwan

Published: 3 April 2025 > Taiwan

Source: One Billion Rising TW 台灣十億人起義 and New Bloom Magazine “On Sunday March 30th, dozens of migrant workers in Taipei gathered at the city’s central train station to protest gender violence against migrant women as well as raise awareness about the plight of Palestinian women and children through a flash…

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