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Croatia Rising with Women’s Film Festival & at the Parliament

Published: 13 February 2026 > Croatia

Source: Danijela Stanojević “Croatia rose for freedom. We gave our community what it needs the most — togetherness. United and connected, we created something truly powerful. Countless encounters, exchanged words, shared smiles and embraces. Elderly, middle-aged, young — all of us together, without divisions, moving in the same rhythm of…

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Nis, Serbia Youth Rising

Published: 13 February 2026 > Serbia

Source: centarzadevojke “This is why we rise. ❤️ Today we danced in Nis to raise our voice against violence against girls, girls and women, in defense of our bodies, our planet and our future. Over 2,000 people stopped, watched and recorded the dance. Photo by: Marija Virijević”

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Nationwide Risings Across Bhutan Led by RENEW

Published: 13 February 2026 > Bhutan

Source: RENEW “💙 One Billion Raised. One Billion Lives Touched. 💙 Today is not just a number. It is a celebration of resilience, courage, and survival. Every action, every voice raised has become a lifeline for those who have fought, struggled, and never given up. For the survivors who dared…

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Two Risings in Wenchi, Ghana: Festival and School Event Ignite Community

Published: 13 February 2026 > Ghana

Source: IRISE GHANA 1. Wenchi, Bono Region, Ghana RISE FOR YOUR BODIES, OUR EARTH OUR FUTURE. BREAKING FREE: The struggle of African women at the crossroads of fascism and patriarchy in Africa. Ghana rose with the people of Wenchi in the Bono Region of Ghana, which is a 10- to…

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Laoang Government and Community Rise Together | Philippines

Published: 13 February 2026 > Philippines

Source: Sangguniang Bayan Laoang “One Billion Rising 2026: Laoang Rises for Our Bodies, Our Earth, Our Future At 6:00 AM, the Laoang Covered Court in Laoang was filled with energy, unity, and a shared commitment to women’s empowerment as the Local Government Unit (LGU), together with various agencies and offices,…

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Hildegard Integrated Learning School Rising | Philippines

Published: 13 February 2026 > Philippines

Source: Hildegard Integrated Learning School Rising “HILDEGARD RISING 2026 Hildegard stands in strength and solidarity together with the @One Billion Rising around the world to end violence against women and children. More than a celebration of love, Valentine’s Day at Hildegard is an ocassion where we are reminded of the…

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Commission on Elections of Philippines Rising

Published: 13 February 2026 > Philippines

Source: Tin Ursal “One Billion Rising 2026 Rise for Our Bodies, Our Earth, Our Future We rise because violence against women and girls is not inevitable-it is preventable. We rise because 1 in 3 women worldwide experience violence in their lifetime, and silence is no longer an option. In 2026,…

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University of the Philippines Mindanao Rising

Published: 13 February 2026 > Philippines

Source: UP Mindanao University Student Council “In solidarity with One Billion Rising, UP Mindanao students gathered at the Oblation Circle to rise against violence toward women. Wearing purple, Gabriela Youth UP Mindanao led the students to stand united in amplifying the call to end all forms of gender-based violence and…

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Cavite City, Philippines Student Rising

Published: 13 February 2026 > Philippines

Source: Marcy J. Reyes “The DepEd Division of Cavite City – Cavite National High School officially joined the One Billion Rising Movement! In line with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we stand with the world to: RISE FOR OUR BODIES, OUR EARTH, OUR FUTURE. Thank…

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Over 40 Organizations Rising Together in Iloilo City, Philippines

Published: 13 February 2026 > Philippines

Source: BFAR Region 6 , LTO-6 Digital & PIA Western Visayas “One Billion Rising (OBR) on February 13, 2026, in Iloilo City. More than 40 organizations, including National Government Agencies, Local Government Units, and People’s Organizations, united to take a stand against impunity and injustice faced by women and girls….

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