February 5, 2025 Source: Udammi India Foundation (FB) Rise for Freedom! The message of One Billion Rising went out loud and clear today through rally, performances, street theatres, songs. Uddami India Foundation along with other feminist organisations gathered together in the rally to send the message that when we rise…
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City of Joy Please heavily document your event. We’re especially interested in Photos, Videos & Online/Zoom recordings. Over the past years, on or around 14 February, thousands of Risings took place around the world, in hundreds of cities, in virtually every country on earth. We have made history. We RISE…
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Join us on Saturday, 8 February for an online/Zoom rising event. Registration is now open, visit onebillionrising.org/riseforsudan to sign up today. THE FORGOTTEN WAR OF SUDAN: Remember Us: Sudanese Women Rising for Peace, Freedom, Anti-Fascism and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in Conflict is presented by V-Day/One Billion Rising…
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On India’s Republic Day: 26th January, Anhad Community Resource Centre @anhadindia ,in collaboration with OBR India, organized an empowering event in Khumriyal village, Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir with the theme “Celebrating Constitutional Courage: United We Rise for Women Empowerment.” Under One Billion Rising campaign. The event commenced with a flag-hoisting ceremony led by Arefa…
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On January 26, OBR Bangladesh and Sangat Bangladesh hosted the One Billion Rising (OBR) 2025 launching concourse in front of the National Parliament Building, setting the stage for the global OBR Day on February 14, 12th anniversary of this powerful movement against violence against women, centred around the theme: “Rise for Freedom, Rise Against Fascism.” The…
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Germany is gearing up to rise for One Billion Rising 2025 this February, with over 80 towns to date—and the momentum is still building. One Billion Rising in Germany has chosen the theme – #RiseForEmpathy, calling for action to address the root causes of violence through empathy and nonviolent communication….
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On 9th December 2024, Bal Va Mahila Chetna Samiti organized an impactful RISINGS in Maruti Nagar, Bhilwara, Rajasthan as part of the One Billion Rising campaign to raise awareness about witch violence in Rajasthan. Labelled As Witches In Rajasthan, Women Face Harassment, Torture and Ostracism. Tara Ahluwalia the founder, highlighted…
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By Ranjan Niskrity (The Gangchil ) A Powerful Beginning in Dhaka The One Billion Rising (OBR) campaign for 2025 kicked off with an impactful event in front of Bangladesh’s National Parliament building on Manik Mia Avenue. Drums echoed through the air, symbolizing the collective demand for justice. Activists, feminist leaders,…
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The inauguration of Trump marks a new milestone in the wave of fascism across the globe. As a global activist movement to end violence against all women, girls, gender expansive people, and the Earth, we stand against his agenda and the billionaires pulling the strings. We launch One Billion Rising…
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Statement from OBR Nepal Organizers who recently launched OBR 2025 last January 11th. Shared by: Abha Bhaiya (OBR India coordinator) Statement from Nepal’s Gender and Sexual Minority Groups: Trump’s executive order Today, we, the Gender and Sexual Minority (GSM/LGBTIQ+) communities of Nepal, strongly denounce US President Trump’s executive order targeting…
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