In Afghanistan, women and girls rose in private spaces, raising their voices and coming together in solidarity amidst the most heightened restrictions and repression. They rose to say: “Enough. Enough of religious fascism, and enough of foreign proxy games being played with our future and our lives. Caged. Silenced. Threatened….

Source: Colani Hlatjwako “One Billion Rising Eswatini 2026 Festival on ending Violence in Partnership with the University Of Eswatini and partners. Rising for Our Bodies, Our Earth, Our Future! Healing through music,dance. The laughter, joy, solidarity were a true reflection of the future we are rising for. A Jam-packed Artist…

Source: Sangat Nepal 1. South Asian Feminist Film Festival “As part of the One Billion Rising Campaign 2026, Nepal rose in collective resistance. In this spirit of feminist solidarity, the South Asian Feminist Film Festival curated a powerful selection of films from across South Asia, creating a radical cinematic space…

Source: Lucinda Evans Advocating and Celebrating with the Youth in the Northern Cape lets hear the Voices, lets see beyond the Violence the Potential sadly overlooked #TheBrownChildDieColoredYoungPersonDieBruinKind We collaborated with SC Kearns High school, a school with many challenges and we got half the school Learners, the Young people to…

Source: One Billion Rising Nigeria “Lagos was recently home to a colorful and vibrant celebration of culture, activism and the arts as One Billion Rising Nigeria and IRISE hosted the second edition of the Lagos Freedom Festival.” – (🎥) Plus TV Africa “At Lagos Freedom Festival, we don’t just fight…

Source: Colani Hlatjwako and One Billion Rising Africa PROTECT THE FUTURE! Uganda Rising!

Source: SMK AL GHAZALY BOGOR | School “One Billion Rising! DeTara Foundation, in cooperation with YIC Al Ghazaly Bogor, organized this event with students visiting YIC Al Ghazi Bogor from Eckart College, Holland. Hopefully the cooperation continues when it’s our turn to go to Holland!”

Source: Anja Churchill One Billion Rising activists rose among the ruins of St Karin Cathedral in Visby, Sweden. “Something about playing in the ruins of a church from the 1200’s named after a woman who was martyred because she refused to give up her truth.”

Source: Swara Mountain Arts Festival (IV) April 2025 & dharteindia “A Grand Finale to Remember! The Swara Mountain Arts Festival concluded on a breathtaking note with a full house and hearts brimming with joy and gratitude. Under the powerful theme ‘Rise – For the Dancing Mother Earth & the Harmony…

Source: YWCA — FEU Chapter “This was One Billion Rising 2025, a fearless day, a legacy of change! Together, we raised our voices and took a stand against violence. Despite the challenges of organizing such a big event, we successfully pushed through, thanks to the unwavering support of our partners…