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ESWATINI RISING FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY

Published: 23 January 2025 > Eswatini

Shared by Colani Hlatjwako (OBR Africa Regional Coordinator/ OBR Eswatini Coordinator) As a movement, we pride ourselves on embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity in every aspect of our engagement. We understand that true progress is achieved when all voices are heard, respected, and valued. This ethos was clearly demonstrated in…

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Migrants and Domestic Workers Rising in Hong Kong

Published: 23 January 2025 > Hong Kong

Source: Eaton HK (FB) Members of OBR Hong Kong – migrant and domestic workers working in HK – took part in Eaton HK’s “Movement Festival” by celebrating OBR and dancing OBR dances, as well as performing seven traditional dances from Indonesia, the Philippines, Nepal and India. Migrant and domestic workers…

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OBR Himachal India Holds Mountain Traditional Food Festival

Published: 17 January 2025 > India

Source: Jagori Grameen (FB) Abha Bhaiya (OBR India coordinator) Jagori Rural’s Rising Initiative to Preserve, Promote and Celebrate Nutritious Traditional Food Heritage: January 17, 2025 The Mountain Traditional Food Festival was a celebration of the rich culinary and cultural heritage of the Himalayas. Organized with the objective of preserving and…

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OBR NEPAL HOLDS 2nd OBR 2025 LAUNCH

Published: 17 January 2025 > Nepal

Source: Sangat Nepal (FB) The One Billion Rising (OBR) Launch and Planning Meeting was organized by Sangat Nepal/Tewa where distinguished speakers such as Dr. Suchita Pyakurel, Dr. Binda Pandey, and Usha Kiran Timilshina provided insightful reflections on the theme of Fascism, which will be the focus of this year’s OBR…

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Youth Rising in the Netherlands

Published: 17 January 2025 > Netherlands

Source: Global Exploration (Facebook) Youth delegates from Global Exploration dance the One Billion Rising Netherlands original dance at the opening of their conference last January 17th. The OBR Netherlands dance entitled “We Are Beautiful” was created by Fonty’s Dance Academy in Tilburg Netherlands for OBR 2014 and international youth delegates…

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See “Dear Everything”, V’s New Artistic Project on Climate, on 1/30 in NYC; Ready to RISE in 2025?

Published: 16 January 2025

V-Day activists – please join us for this very special one-night only concert event. “At a time when our planet is burning from the impact of global warming and human-made climate catastrophe, Dear Everything is a powerful musical uprising driven by the visionary voices of youth, gorgeous pop and anthemic…

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Dalit Women Launch OBR 2025

Published: 15 January 2025 > India

Source: onebillionrisingindia (IG) Last November 25 to December 10, 2024, The National Confederation of Dalit Organizations launched a fortnight-long campaign under One Billion Rising 2025. Women from across Delhi, including Savda, Keshavpuram, Moti Nagar, and other areas, joined the initiative. Centered around the theme “Rise Against Atrocities and Increasing Violence…

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Ekta Madurai in India holds a second Rising event, following their launch

Published: 11 January 2025 > India

Source: Ekta Madurai (FB) Ekta conducted a One Billion Rising event at Velliveethiyar School. The drawing competition focused on the themes of women’s cyber safety and violence against women, encouraging students to participate and become more actively involved.

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West Bengal India RISING

Published: 11 January 2025 > India

Organized by: Sohini Chakraborty/ Kolkata Sanved Location: Santiniketan West Bengal, India Source: Sohini Chabraborty (FB) FEEL YOUR SPACE… FEAL Festival 2025: A dance of connection, creativity, and care A Festival of Empowerment, and Art for Life #fealfestival #mentalhealthmatters #artforlife #artforsocialchange #EmpowerThroughArt #wellbeing

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OBR Nepal holds their 2025 Launch

Published: 11 January 2025 > Nepal

Source: Loom Nepal (FB) OBR Nepal Launch Organized by Skla Nepal/ Sangat Nepal/ OBR Nepal: Special guest speaker: Abha Bhaiya (OBR India) A Day of Unity and Empowerment! On January 11 the One Billion Rising Campaign 2025 brought together passionate minds at the Department of Education, Tribhuvan University, to rise…

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