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…

V-Day activists – please join us for this very special one-night only concert event. “At a time when our planet is burning from the impact of global warming and human-made climate catastrophe, Dear Everything is a powerful musical uprising driven by the visionary voices of youth, gorgeous pop and anthemic…

Source: onebillionrisingindia (IG) Last November 25 to December 10, 2024, The National Confederation of Dalit Organizations launched a fortnight-long campaign under One Billion Rising 2025. Women from across Delhi, including Savda, Keshavpuram, Moti Nagar, and other areas, joined the initiative. Centered around the theme “Rise Against Atrocities and Increasing Violence…

Source: Ekta Madurai (FB) Ekta conducted a One Billion Rising event at Velliveethiyar School. The drawing competition focused on the themes of women’s cyber safety and violence against women, encouraging students to participate and become more actively involved.