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HIMACHAL, INDIA Rises on International Women’s Day

Published: 9 March 2025 > India

Source: Jagori Grameen “International Women’s Day Celebration 2025 International Women’s Day is not just about one day; it serves as a reminder for us to strive for equality, respect, and empowerment every day! Today, we joyfully celebrated International Women’s Day! A total of 96 women and adolescent girls from Rait,…

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Cambodia Youth Rising on International Women’s Day

Published: 9 March 2025 > Cambodia

Source: Heinrich Böll Stiftung Cambodia “We were delighted to join the One Billion Rising (OBR) event yesterday organized by Gender and Development for Cambodia, ក្លាហាន Klahaan and its allies as we are celebrating Women International Day 2025. In this effort, we believe in this collective efforts among CSOs and young…

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Croatia Rises on International Women’s Day

Published: 9 March 2025 > Croatia

Source: One Billion Rising Croatia “8. March is an occasion to be in solidarity and in the fight for women’s rights, equality and freedom.”  

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Saskatchewan, Canada Rising

Published: 8 March 2025 > Canada

Source: Sheryll Tibus Alzaga One Billion Rising in Saskatchewan, Canada “BREAK THE CHAIN” with Kabisig Society Ft. Sask  

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Kolkata, India Rising

Published: 8 March 2025 > India

Source: Kolkata Mary Ward Social Centre- Loreto “One Billion Rising Movement 2025, KMWSC focused on ‘Rise for Diversity, Inclusion and Dignity of all,” with the concept of rise for care, compassion, kindness, harmony and love to all those marginalized citizens. KMWSC had collaborated with different well-wishers in Kolkata and the…

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Namibia Rises twice on International Women’s Day

Published: 8 March 2025 > Namibia

Source: One Billion Rising Namibia and Colani Hlatjwako “One Billion Rising 2025– Okahandja Every year, One Billion Rising moves across different towns in Namibia, using International Women’s Day to amplify our call for justice and liberation. This year, we rise in Okahandja! The OBR Namibia’s “Rising for Freedom” event was…

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Gabriela leads Community multi-sectoral Rising | Iloilo, Philippines

Published: 8 March 2025 > Philippines

Source: Panay Today “Women and several multi-sectoral groups staged a protest in commemoration of International Working Women’s Day 2025, today, March 8. In Iloilo City, Gabriela Women’s Alliance Panay and Guimaras, Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura (MASIPAG) Visayas, and the Panay Alliance of Concerned Citizens for Health…

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Fiji Rises twice on International Women’s Day

Published: 8 March 2025 > Fiji

Source: femLINKpacific and ONE Billion Rising Pacific 1) “Fiji Women’s Rights Movement – International Women’s Day Concert A Powerful Performance by the ONE Billion Rising Pacific titled “Break The Chain” performance at the FWRM IWD Concert.” – femLINKpacific   2) “One Billion Rising Fiji took to public spaces today to…

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Gabriela leads March 8th Community Rising at Liwasang Bonifacio | Manila, Philippines

Published: 8 March 2025 > Philippines

Source: Bulatlat “Women and advocates from various formations join today’s commemoration of International Working Women’s Day in Liwasang Bonifacio, expressing solidarity with the striking workers of Nexperia Philippines and all working women around the world. Spearheaded by Gabriela Women’s Party, the program kicks off with a performance of One Billion…

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Metro Manila holds main community multi-sectoral Rising | Philippines

Published: 8 March 2025 > Philippines

Source: Altermidya  “This March 8, International Working Women’s Day, different women’s organizations gathered at Liwasang Bonifacio for the annual activity. This 2025, women’s groups will call for the advancement of the women’s and citizens’ agenda in the upcoming May elections. ‘Go ahead, girl’ Photo by VR/Altermidya”

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