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Philippine Normal University Rising

Published: 23 February 2025 > Philippines

Source: The Torch Publications “ICYMI | GABRIELA Youth-PNU (GY) and PNU Kabataang Urduja (KU) led the One Billion Rising 2025 (OBR) on Wednesday, February 19. The mass dance protest aimed to raise awareness against oppression and gender-based violence, marking the beginning of Women’s Month. Written and photos by John Paul…

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Mexico City, Mexico Rising

Published: 22 February 2025 > Mexico

Source: Andres Naime Mexico rose in Bulb Park in the Alcaldía Álvaro Obregón to promote the Eradication of Gender Violence

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Men Rising in Albay, Philippines

Published: 21 February 2025 > Philippines

Source: Albay Provincial Information Office Men in Albay, Philippines – including military, police and local government units – held a One Billion Rising 2025 Mens Congress. They used “Man Prayer” by V (formerly Eve Ensler) as their guide. “Men from various sectors across the province have gathered for the One…

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The World Is Rising. Rising For Freedom, Rising Against Fascism

Published: 20 February 2025

Our creative resistance is ARTISTIC, OUTRAGEOUS, BOLD, UNITED, FIERCE, RADICAL. We could not be more proud of this movement and of the tireless work of activists, survivors, artists worldwide, our OBR coordinators and their teams. When One Billion Rising launched, we envisioned it as a one-year campaign and yet, here…

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SÃO PAULO BRAZIL RISES AGAINST FASCISM

Published: 19 February 2025 > Brazil

Source: Elem Pss at Instituto Favela da Paz “This was #1BillionRising 2025. Instituto Favela Da Paz RISING. What is One Billion Rising? One billion women and girls Rise against any kind of violence. The 2025 theme: fighting fascism. The call to action: creative resistance and solidarity. We rose for: •Freedom…

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Capiz State University – Dumarao Satellite College Rising | Philippines

Published: 19 February 2025 > Philippines

Source: Salingsing Publication CAPSU Dumarao Satellite College “The spirit of advocacy and solidarity filled the grounds of Capiz State University as faculty, staff, and students joined One Billion Rising 2025, a global movement against violence towards women. The event, spearheaded by the Office of Gender and Development, was led by Busilak…

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Sierra Leone rises with women inmates

Published: 19 February 2025 > Sierra Leone

Source: Sierraloaded “One Billion Rising – Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, held a dialogue session with female inmates at the Freetown Female Correctional Center. Senior officials from the Ministry, including Director of Gender Ms. Goodie Sowonie, Assistant Director Bamie J. Sesay, and Gender…

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Capiz State University – Main Campus Rising | Roxas, Philippines

Published: 19 February 2025 > Philippines

Source: Gad Capsu Main Campus “The Students, Faculty and Staff participate in The One Billion Rising Dance Campaign Activity 2025 with the theme “Rise for Freedom” at Dadivas Gymnasium, CapSU Main, Roxas City.”

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Azad Foundation organizes street play rising | Jaipur, India

Published: 19 February 2025 > India

Source: azadfoundationindia and Gulshan Kumar Kashyap “Azad Foundation Jaipur organized a street play under the #1BillionRising campaign on ‘Consent in Love’. The event sparked discussions on the importance of consent in relationships among young people and other participants. It engaged 660 people, including women, men and adolescent girls & boys. Here’s what…

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Uttar Pradesh, India Rising

Published: 18 February 2025 > India

Source: Association for Advocacy and Legal Initiatives Trust- AALI “On this One Billion Rising Day (14th Feb), we engaged in a meaningful discussion on the origin and significance of the movement. Through insightful conversations and interactive activities, we reaffirmed our commitment to ending violence against women and girls. ✊💜” –…

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