Source: One Billion Rising Eswatini

“WOMEN, MEN, BOYS AND GIRLS DANCING AGAINST VIOLENCE. One Billion Rising Eswatini on 1st March kicked off the international women’s month through Cultural Artistic Rising on ending Violence at KaNcesi. By embracing positive cultural practices, we can transform our communities and put an end to violence. A special thanks to the Sidlangaloludzala Cultural Group for joining the One Billion Rising campaign and providing a platform to engage and raise awareness about ending violence through our rich cultural heritage. The event was graced by Hon. Minister Mabulala Maseko (Member of Parliament for Maphalaleni) and Hon. Shiba (Member of Parliament for Nkhaba). Thank you to All partners who join this event to provide services and empowerment to people.” – One Billion Rising Eswatini

Videos from the event:

“We are not just voices in the wind, but a united force that rises together, calling for peace, and standing strong against the grip of violence. Led by the rhythm of change, we ignite the strength of unity, and together, we shall overcome. This was during cultural Rising on ending Violence. Song led by Colani Hlatjwako, OBR Africa Regional Coordinator”

“We felt the Bees sting! Women’s group called Tinyosi /the Bees powerful dance condemning violence and the killings during the Cultural Artistic Rising on ending Violence at KaNcesi on 1st March 2025.”

MEN AGAINST VIOLENCE “Sumbulala uzomdinga”/ “Dont kill a woman” . Eswatini men Cultural dance condemning the killing of women during the Cultural Artistic Rising on ending Violence in Partnership with Sidlangaloludzala Cultural Group.