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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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One Billion Rising UK – Panel Discussion on Violence Against Women for International Women’s Day

Published: 7 March 2017 > United Kingdom

‘Violence Against Women – Are We Doing Enough?’ Dr Rebecca Johnson – Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom  Muna Hassan, Integrate UK  Daphine Workuri, Justice For Domestic Workers International Public Policy Review (IPPR) hand in hand with One Billion Rising UK (OBRUK) in partnership with the University of College London (UCL), School of Public Policy (SPP) and…

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One Billion Rising for Justice London Press Conference at the House of Parliament

Published: 7 February 2014 > United Kingdom

            Women from the United Kingdom, and the moving forces behind OBR for Justice London, share why they are rising for justice at the One Billion Rising for Justice London press conference at the House of Parliament. SKIN- an artist Barrister/ Baroness Helena Kennedy MP…

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Join Us: London will rise for justice

Published: 28 January 2014 > United Kingdom

Poster Art Credit: Jerone Abueva WHAT: Join leading politicians, women’s grassroots organisations from London’s diverse communities and activist artists to rise together for justice for women everywhere WHERE: Trafalgar Square, London WHEN: Feb 14, 12:30pm JOIN US: Imagine, One Billion Women releasing their stories, dancing and speaking out for justice and demanding an end to violence…

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Just announced: GLOBAL GATHERING FOR WOMEN COMES TO THE HEART OF LONDON

Published: 23 January 2014 > United Kingdom

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GLOBAL GATHERING FOR WOMEN COMES TO THE HEART OF LONDON One Billion Rising campaign secures Trafalgar Square for its second annual event London – 21 January 2014: This Valentine’s Day, London will be at the centre of a major global campaign to end violence against women.  A…

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