On 9th December 2024, Bal Va Mahila Chetna Samiti organized an impactful RISINGS in Maruti Nagar, Bhilwara, Rajasthan as part of the One Billion Rising campaign to raise awareness about witch violence in Rajasthan. Labelled As Witches In Rajasthan, Women Face Harassment, Torture and Ostracism. Tara Ahluwalia the founder, highlighted…

By Ranjan Niskrity (The Gangchil ) A Powerful Beginning in Dhaka The One Billion Rising (OBR) campaign for 2025 kicked off with an impactful event in front of Bangladesh’s National Parliament building on Manik Mia Avenue. Drums echoed through the air, symbolizing the collective demand for justice. Activists, feminist leaders,…

The inauguration of Trump marks a new milestone in the wave of fascism across the globe. As a global activist movement to end violence against all women, girls, gender expansive people, and the Earth, we stand against his agenda and the billionaires pulling the strings. We launch One Billion Rising…

Our OBR Thailand Coordinator Matcha Phorn-in, who is also an indigenous human rights defender – shares the journey of more than a decade of activism in the country fighting for marriage equality – as she weds partner on landmark day for Thailand today, January 23, 2025. Thailand is the first…

Statement from OBR Nepal Organizers who recently launched OBR 2025 last January 11th. Shared by: Abha Bhaiya (OBR India coordinator) Statement from Nepal’s Gender and Sexual Minority Groups: Trump’s executive order Today, we, the Gender and Sexual Minority (GSM/LGBTIQ+) communities of Nepal, strongly denounce US President Trump’s executive order targeting…

Shared by Colani Hlatjwako (OBR Africa Regional Coordinator/ OBR Eswatini Coordinator) As a movement, we pride ourselves on embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity in every aspect of our engagement. We understand that true progress is achieved when all voices are heard, respected, and valued. This ethos was clearly demonstrated in…

Source: Eaton HK (FB) Members of OBR Hong Kong – migrant and domestic workers working in HK – took part in Eaton HK’s “Movement Festival” by celebrating OBR and dancing OBR dances, as well as performing seven traditional dances from Indonesia, the Philippines, Nepal and India. Migrant and domestic workers…

Source: Jagori Grameen (FB) Abha Bhaiya (OBR India coordinator) Jagori Rural’s Rising Initiative to Preserve, Promote and Celebrate Nutritious Traditional Food Heritage: January 17, 2025 The Mountain Traditional Food Festival was a celebration of the rich culinary and cultural heritage of the Himalayas. Organized with the objective of preserving and…

Source: Sangat Nepal (FB) The One Billion Rising (OBR) Launch and Planning Meeting was organized by Sangat Nepal/Tewa where distinguished speakers such as Dr. Suchita Pyakurel, Dr. Binda Pandey, and Usha Kiran Timilshina provided insightful reflections on the theme of Fascism, which will be the focus of this year’s OBR…

Source: Global Exploration (Facebook) Youth delegates from Global Exploration dance the One Billion Rising Netherlands original dance at the opening of their conference last January 17th. The OBR Netherlands dance entitled “We Are Beautiful” was created by Fonty’s Dance Academy in Tilburg Netherlands for OBR 2014 and international youth delegates…