Source: Blog Preston “We held the annual international one billion rising dance event last February 8th to raise awareness of violence against women and girls This year we brought it back to the University of Central Lancashire Preston campus in the student union Atrium The event was held in partnership with…
Read MoreSource: suffolknews.co.uk “A town centre turned red this morning as nearly 20 women came out in force to take a stand against violence towards women. Members of the Bury St Edmunds Multicultural Women’s Group gathered on Angel Hill in support of the international campaign ‘One Billion Rising’. The campaign was first…
Read MoreSource: The Active Wellbeing Society “Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s One Billion Rising flash mob—virtually or in person. Today, we danced, rose, and stood united against violence towards women and girls. We were honoured to hear from Jess Phillips MP, who shared inspiring words, and…
Read MoreSource: The Voice of Domestic Workers “WATCH & SHARE: Stand with Domestic Workers! The Voice of Domestic Workers has created a powerful video highlighting the struggles and strength of domestic workers worldwide. Join us in the One Billion Rising campaign—a global movement demanding justice, dignity, and rights for all! Let’s…
Read MoreONE BILLION RISING is coming to Cornwall, United Kingdom (online) as part pf a global mass action to end violence against women (cisgender, transgender, and those who hold fluid identities that are subject to gender-based violence). Join from your gardens or sitting rooms and celebrate solidarity through action, art, connection,…
Read MoreThe theme for #OneBillionRising 2021 is Rising Gardens and as we approach #NorwichRising on 14th February, we invite you to turn your windows into gardens to raise awareness of our campaign to break the chain of violence against women. International artist Eloise O’Hare has created a masterpiece to inspire us….
Read MoreOne Billion Rising is a global campaign against violence of women and girls. Rise to defeat the pandemic, protect Humanity and Mother Earth. The Voice of Domestic Workers (VODW), UK invite you to One Billion Rising: Rising Gardens – an online event on 14th February (Sunday) from 2.30 – 4.00…
Read More“25th November was United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – known also as #WhiteRibbonDay. We celebrated by launching the new Norwich Rising Facebook page and inviting people to create a simple piece of art with us. Filmmaker Shelly Telly created this mini masterpiece of all the…
Read MoreEve Ensler, V-Day Board Member Thandie Newton* and One Billion Rising Global Director Monique Wilson, Artists, Musicians & Activists To mark the 20th anniversary of The Vagina Monologues and V-Day, One Billion Rising and V-Day are calling on activists in London to Rise, Resist, and Unite for a special evening at Café…
Read MorePress Release For Immediate Release V20 London Rising Announced: Calling London to RISE Join Eve Ensler, V-Day Board Member Thandie Newton* and One Billion Rising Global Director Monique Wilson, Artists, Musicians & Activists Twenty years ago, Eve Ensler’s play The Vagina Monologues gave birth to V-DAY, a global activist…
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