India

Lovers Pride Parade in Patna, India

Published: 14 February 2025 > India

Source: One Billion Rising India Newsletter “On Global One Billion Rising (OBR) Day, February 14th, 2025, Dostana Safar organized a vibrant and impactful “Lovers Pride Parade” (Prem Rang Mahotsav), about 300 people joined the pride parade in Patna, Bihar as part of One Billion Rising campaign themed “Rise For Diversity,…

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Rising for Freedom at Gandhi Museum | Madurai, India

Published: 14 February 2025 > India

Source: Annai Institute of Vocational Training and Ekta Madurai “Standing Together Against Gender-Based Violence! Our organization, @aitmadurai, along with our learners, proudly joined the “Rising for Freedom” movement at Gandhi Museum, Madurai, organized by Ekta Resource for Women. This impactful event brought together students, activists, and NGOs to raise awareness…

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New Light Youth Rising in Kolkata India

Published: 14 February 2025 > India

Source: New Light Kolkata “At Newlight, we marked One Billion Rising Day with the children from all our centers, embracing the spirit of equality and empowerment. Girls and boys stood hand in hand, adding vibrant colors to this powerful movement. Through dance, joy, and shared voices, we are teaching our…

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Nainital, India Rising for Freedom

Published: 14 February 2025 > India

Source: Vimarsh Nainital

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Hundreds of Youth Rise with Jagori Rural | Kangra, India

Published: 14 February 2025 > India

Source: Jagori Grameen “The Sadbhavna Yatra marched through Kangra District on 14th February 2025, uniting voices for peace, harmony, and justice. Organized by Jagori Rural Charitable Trust under the spirit of One Billion Rising, the rally aimed to rebuild the lost bonds of community life. In a world divided by…

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KOLKATA INDIA RISING

Published: 5 February 2025 > India

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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Rising in Kashmir, India

Published: 31 January 2025 > India

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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Combating Witch Violence in Rajasthan, India

Published: 27 January 2025 > India

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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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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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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