For the 2017 One Billion Rising In Solidarity Against Exploitation of Women Campaign organizers in Swaziland put out a call for a new songs from local artists. They have just released the new official song ” 1 Billion Rising – Standing” produced by Sean Cast. #ArtisticUprising LISTEN HERE:

On 21 January, One Billion Rising & V-Day activists will march in Washington, D.C. – and in cities across the United States and the world – joining the growing coalition of individuals, organizations, and grassroots groups at the Women’s March: IN DC: We are excited to March and RISE together…

Check out the incredible RISING energy and events across India in the latest edition of the OBR India Newsletter provided by the national OBR Coordinator Abha Bhaiya:

January 7, 2017 Haran Evacuation Camp, Davao City, Philippines Rising to end exploitation of Indigenous women and children Rising to end militarization in communities brought on by mining Rising to end corporate greed Rising to end displacement Rising for the right to go to school

  Each year Eve Ensler pens a new piece to be incorporated into that season’s V-Day Benefit Productions. This year, her piece I Call You Body honors the sacred and valuable work of women around the world, in all its forms, by demanding safe, violence-free workplaces as a part of…

For the past three years I have been part of the One Billion Rising Campaign in Zimbabwe. My first interaction with the campaign as an artist was when I was asked to perform a song for a visual exhibition launch at the Book Café, an artist’s hub which was essential…

As 2016 drew to a close, One Billion Rising continued to take off in many parts of the world. And as the New Year begins, we continue to witness incredible Risings taking place  – gearing up for the global Rising Day on 14 February! Here are some highlights from the…

Image credit: One Billion Rising Bali on Twitter@BALI_OBR In the face of escalating violence, inequity, and patriarchy across the globe, we are energizing and RISING to end all forms of violence against women and girls. One Billion Rising: RISE in your community – One Billion Rising activists are deepening and…

The following blog was submitted by Farah Tanis CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT BLACK WOMEN’S BLUEPRINT: “Some live by love thy neighbor as thyself, others by first do no harm or take no more than you need. What if the mightiest word is love? Love beyond marital, filial, national, love that…

The identity of the author, a long-time Afghan women’s rights activists has been omitted to protect her safety. Throughout its turbulent history, Afghanistan has been a hotbed of conflicts between the powerful countries of the world. It has sustained attacks from many countries throughout its history. During the Cold War,…