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As a part of their One Billion Rising: Rise for Revolution 2016 events, activists in India are releasing the following Safety Calendar, to make public places free from sexual violence.
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The following report was provided by Nyasha Sengayi, OBR Zimbabwe Coordinator: Zimbabwe launched the One Billion Rising Campaign on the 4th of December in Domboshawa which is a rural community. The launch was premised on raising awareness on the global theme for the campaign which is One Billion Rising Revolution….
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Samukelisiwe Khumalo, is a fierce V-Girl from Soweto, South Africa who has, on her own, curated Samu’s Sunday Summits, where she invites the girls in her neighborhood to meet once a month and talk about issues that face them – in their families, at school, amongst their friends. She sent…
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The following blog was prepared by OBR South Asia Coordinator Kamla Bhasin: Celebrating human rights day and launching One Billion Rising 2016 in Bhubaneswar, India. It was organised by NAWO and over 100 NGO members of NAWO. It was supported by Action Aid, oxfam and Trocaire. The main organisers were…
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The following blog and poem were written by activist Sophia Hawes-Tingey, the first openly transgender person to run on a public ballot in Utah. She has performed The Vagina Monologues three times since 2009. She also writes and performs trans-feminist poetry. In the blog, the author references the death of Ashley…
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Today is International Human Rights Day, the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. In advance of this occasion, women from around the world gathered in New York City this past weekend, to say “no” to state violence, war and empire. Human rights, especially women’s…
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READ the Call For Artists online at the Polk State College Foundation page online HERE Art Exhibition – February 1-24, 2016 Reception Thursday, February 4, 2016 5:30-7:30pm Call for Artists Artists Arise! Polk State College is hosting a National Juried Art Exhibition that Raises awareness about Domestic Violence, supports Women’s…
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“John Lennon was a visionary artist who made music revolution. His songs, his voice, his life, his love taught me that art can break down walls, open minds, explode hearts and instigate revolt,” Ensler said. “He is a source inspiration in my life and I am humbled, truly humbled and…
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The Center for Equity and Inclusion (CEQUIN) recently organized a flash-mob in the courtyard of one of the most popular malls in Delhi, Select CITYWALK. For approximately two hours, more than 50 students danced to ‘Break the Chain’. The energy that these young women and men brought to their dancing…
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