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Join Us: Imagination by Edda Lorna

Published: 5 February 2014

Join us to a world wide imagination – Feb 14 2014 from 4.45 pm – 5.00 pm! Or take your time when it is possible for you. Imagination by Edda Lorna – North Germany / Bremen Imagine a world without violence against women and girls! We invite you to celebrate 15…

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What did dancing do?

Published: 5 February 2014

Dear activists, As we reflect on ONE BILLION RISING FOR JUSTICE, the escalation and the deepening of the campaign, we want to take a quick look back and ask – What did dancing do? “Dancing insists we take up space, and though it has no set direction, we go there together….

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Meet the Women Behind the State of Female Justice Los Angeles

Published: 4 February 2014 > USA

The event is currently sold out. Can’t make it? Watch LIVE at vday.org/livestream On Thursday, February 6th, we are so proud to bring you The State of Female Justice: Los Angeles.  Join us as we explore why women experience economic, racial, and cultural violence; and ask ourselves what might real justice look like…

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MOVE TO MOB – ONE BILLION RISING FOR JUSTICE – UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (MANILA)

Published: 4 February 2014 > Philippines

February 4th, 2014    The Center for Women’s Resources, GABRIELA-Youth UP Manila with the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila Department of Social Sciences gathered young women and men today in a forum-launch MOVE to MOB: Move to Mobilize Against Social Injustices at the NTTCHP OUR Auditorium, UP Manila. Move…

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Just in: Women workers in the Philippines dance vs. Fabella privatization

Published: 4 February 2014 > Philippines

PRESS RELEASE February 3, 2013-Women workers led by national labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno, together with militant women’s group Gabriela and Ms. Monique Wilson, danced this morning in front of the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Sta. Cruz Manila to protest the hospital’s privatization. As part of the One Billion…

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Join the One Billion Rising #rise4justice Instagram Challenge!

Published: 3 February 2014

Starting on Feb 1 we have been building to One Billion Rising for Justice on Feb 14, with our #Rise4Justice Insta Challenge.  Join us!  Use each prompt to take an interesting shot for your Instagram feed and post it using the tag #rise4justice. Every prompt is up to your interpretation so…

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V-Girls: NYC One Billion Rising for Justice Youth Committee Planning Meeting

Published: 3 February 2014

Despite adverse weather condition in New York today nearly 45 youth from throughout the city turned out today to participate in this special pre-rising event. All five boroughs were represented: Teen PACT, NYU, and Marymount College in Manhattan; John Adams HS, Long Island City HS, and Bryant HS in Queens; Truman HS…

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READ: Open Letter to my Sister-I Believe You by global coordinator Barbara Mhangami-Ruwende

Published: 3 February 2014 > South Africa

One Billion Rising coordinator Barbara Mhangami-Ruwende in South Africa shares her incredible piece of writing I Believe You. To read more of her writings, visit her blog On Becoming Barbara, and Writing HERE. Dear sister I want to thank you for your emails and your inbox messages. It has taken me a while…

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Watch: Eve Ensler & Kimberle Crenshaw on Democracy Now!

Published: 3 February 2014 > USA

A movement is growing worldwide to stop violence against women and girls. One Billion Rising for Justice will take place on February 14, Valentine’s Day, in more than 200 countries worldwide, focusing on the issue of justice for all survivors of gender violence and the impunity that protects perpetrators all…

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Watch: RISING at The Abbey

Published: 3 February 2014 > USA

On Friday, Jan 31, V-Activists in Los Angeles flashmobbed The Abbey to raise awareness about our global day of action.  Check out our video! Many thanks to the team at The Abbey for their support!

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