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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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Capiz State University – Pilar Satellite College Rising | Philippines

Published: 18 February 2025 > Philippines

Source: Guidance and Counseling Services-CAPSU Pilar “The Capiz State University – Pilar Satellite community joined the One Billion Rising Dance campaign last February 14, 2024. This global movement calls for an end to all forms of violence against women. The Gender and Development Office in partnership with the Guidance and Counseling…

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Marshall Islands Rising | The Pacific

Published: 18 February 2025 > Marshall Islands

Source: WUTMI RMI “2/14/2025 – ONE BILLION RISING CAMPAIGN 2025 This year WUTMI Weto in Mour collaborated with 2 Public High Schools in coordinating activities for this year One Billion Rising Campaign. The Laura High School and Kwajalein Atoll High School held activities in their campus as part of the…

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University of Eastern Philippines Rising | Northern Samar, Philippines

Published: 17 February 2025 > Philippines

Source: The Provincial Government of Northern Samar, Jeselle Sacaben, The Pillar, UEP-Bachelor of Arts in English Language and UEP CAC BA Sociology “The University of Eastern Philippines (UEP) hosted this year’s One Billion Rising solidarity movement, a campaign geared toward addressing the social issues that women face around the globe,…

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Nepal Rising for freedom, against fascism

Published: 17 February 2025 > Nepal

Source: Nagarik Aawaz, Women Empowerment Centre and Tewa – Women’s Fund of Nepal “We Rise For Freedom! We Rise Against Fascism! We Are One Billion Rising and Raging!! One Billion Rising is a shared space for solidarity where everyone is loved and valued. Nagarik Aawaz and other OBR partners celebrated OBR…

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Binghamton University Rising | NY, USA

Published: 17 February 2025 > USA

Source: Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Binghamton University Last week, the Center for Community Schools and the Department of Social Work held the annual One Billion Rising event, part of a global campaign to end rape and sexual violence against women. Laila Hernandez, deputy director at the American…

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