BE HEARD (Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination) in the Workplace Act Introduced Today “Women’s work makes the world go round. To enact legislation that seeks to protect women in the workplace so that they can work with dignity, support themselves and their families and…
Read MoreThe Rage, Rejoice and RISE lineup of speakers and performers continues to expand & inspire – we are honored to announce that Rhanda Dormeus, mother of Korryn Gaines and #SayHerName activist, will join us as well as Batalá NY whose drumming is sure to get us dancing in the aisles….
Read MoreJoin Us – The evening will be both a calling up and a love note to extraordinary women who are rising in unprecedented ways across New York City, the country, and the world. These may come in the form of a poem, a sermon, a speech, a rant or a…
Read MorePublished in WXOW: https://wxow.com/news/top-stories/2019/02/09/ending-gender-based-violence-that-one-billion-women-face/ LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) — New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers hosted “One Billion Rising”, one of the biggest mass actions to end violence against women on February 9, 2019 at Valley View Mall. Different organizations showed up to hand out fliers and T-shirts in support…
Read MoreAnother incredible Youth Rising that took place yesterday, 8 February, at Carondelet High School in Concord, California.
Read MoreJoin GABRIELA Oakland on this Valentines Day for 1 Billion Rising to rise against all forms of violence against women. We understand that beyond interpersonal violence, women experience political, economic, & societal violence within these oppressive and militarized systems of imperialism, fascism, racism, & xenophobia. This year we highlight political…
Read MoreResolana, Dallas TX Rising in Jail: Break the Chain of Incarceration Promo Video Documentary for 2019 Short Documentary – One Billion Rising – Resolana, Dallas, TX – My Revolution Story. Resolana, a program of Volunteers of America Texas, provides gender-specific programming to female offenders, beginning inside the Dallas County Jail…
Read MoreWhat is your story? What is your motivation to move forward from a struggle? We want to know your story and how you have overcome your battles. The Center for Women and Gender Equity is hosting the annual VDAY and One Billion Rising event where people share their experiences with…
Read MoreOriginally Published: Chicago Tribune Attendees hold together red scarves in solidarity during the 2017 Long-Red line event (Posted by ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Community Contributor) Community invited to attend The Long Red Line art exhibit opening and reception on Jan. 29, event on Feb. 14 Elgin Community College will host The…
Read MoreStudents and teachers rising for OBR in Midland High School created this video as part of their One Billion Rising week.
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