Source: Philippine Star, Scholastican Advocates for Gender Equality – SAGE & Daily Tribune

“Hundreds of students from St. Scholastica’s College Manila raise their fists and shout slogans during the “One Billion Rising” event at the school grounds on Friday, as part of the global campaign to end violence against women and girls. (Photos by Ryan Baldemor/The Philippine STAR)”

“Every voice silenced, every story unheard, and every injustice ignored reminds us why we continue to rise. One Billion Rising is more than a campaign; it is a global movement that calls on us to stand together, speak out, and take action against all forms of violence faced by women and girls.
This is our moment to turn awareness into action and solidarity into strength. When we rise, we refuse to stay silent. When we rise, we demand safety, dignity, and equality. And when we rise together, we become a powerful force for change.
Let us move with purpose, stand with courage, and uplift one another. Because a world free from violence begins with us choosing to rise louder, stronger, and united. 🩷”