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Preston, UK Rising

Published: 25 February 2025 > United Kingdom

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…

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Bury St Edmunds Rising | Suffolk, UK

Published: 15 February 2025 > United Kingdom

Source: 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…

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Birmingham, UK Rising

Published: 14 February 2025 > United Kingdom

Source: 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…

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Domestic Worker Rising in London, UK

Published: 14 February 2025 > United Kingdom

Source: 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…

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CORNWALL, United Kingdom RISING WITH DANCE!

Published: 4 February 2021 > United Kingdom

ONE 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,…

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OBR Norwich, Rising Gardens and Dance!

Published: 3 February 2021 > United Kingdom

The 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….

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ONE BILLION RISING UNITED KINGDOM: RISING GARDENS 2021 ON FEBRUARY 14TH – HOSTED BY THE VOICE OF DOMESTIC WORKERS UK

Published: 27 January 2021 > United Kingdom

One 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…

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NORWICH, UK RISING on 25 November

Published: 3 December 2020 > United Kingdom

“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…

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V20 London Rising: Calling London to RISE

Published: 14 September 2018 > United Kingdom

Eve 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…

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V20 London Rising Announced: Calling London to RISE

Published: 20 August 2018 > United Kingdom

Press 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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