ONE BILLION RISING is coming to Cornwall, United Kingdom (online) as part pf a global mass action to end violence against women (cisgender, transgender, and those who hold fluid identities that are subject to gender-based violence). Join from your gardens or sitting rooms and celebrate solidarity through action, art, connection,…
Read MoreThe theme for #OneBillionRising 2021 is Rising Gardens and as we approach #NorwichRising on 14th February, we invite you to turn your windows into gardens to raise awareness of our campaign to break the chain of violence against women. International artist Eloise O’Hare has created a masterpiece to inspire us….
Read MoreOne Billion Rising is a global campaign against violence of women and girls. Rise to defeat the pandemic, protect Humanity and Mother Earth. The Voice of Domestic Workers (VODW), UK invite you to One Billion Rising: Rising Gardens – an online event on 14th February (Sunday) from 2.30 – 4.00…
Read More“25th November was United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – known also as #WhiteRibbonDay. We celebrated by launching the new Norwich Rising Facebook page and inviting people to create a simple piece of art with us. Filmmaker Shelly Telly created this mini masterpiece of all the…
Read MoreEve Ensler, V-Day Board Member Thandie Newton* and One Billion Rising Global Director Monique Wilson, Artists, Musicians & Activists To mark the 20th anniversary of The Vagina Monologues and V-Day, One Billion Rising and V-Day are calling on activists in London to Rise, Resist, and Unite for a special evening at Café…
Read MorePress Release For Immediate Release V20 London Rising Announced: Calling London to RISE Join Eve Ensler, V-Day Board Member Thandie Newton* and One Billion Rising Global Director Monique Wilson, Artists, Musicians & Activists Twenty years ago, Eve Ensler’s play The Vagina Monologues gave birth to V-DAY, a global activist…
Read More‘Violence Against Women – Are We Doing Enough?’ Dr Rebecca Johnson – Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Muna Hassan, Integrate UK Daphine Workuri, Justice For Domestic Workers International Public Policy Review (IPPR) hand in hand with One Billion Rising UK (OBRUK) in partnership with the University of College London (UCL), School of Public Policy (SPP) and…
Read MoreWomen from the United Kingdom, and the moving forces behind OBR for Justice London, share why they are rising for justice at the One Billion Rising for Justice London press conference at the House of Parliament. SKIN- an artist Barrister/ Baroness Helena Kennedy MP…
Read MorePoster Art Credit: Jerone Abueva WHAT: Join leading politicians, women’s grassroots organisations from London’s diverse communities and activist artists to rise together for justice for women everywhere WHERE: Trafalgar Square, London WHEN: Feb 14, 12:30pm JOIN US: Imagine, One Billion Women releasing their stories, dancing and speaking out for justice and demanding an end to violence…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GLOBAL GATHERING FOR WOMEN COMES TO THE HEART OF LONDON One Billion Rising campaign secures Trafalgar Square for its second annual event London – 21 January 2014: This Valentine’s Day, London will be at the centre of a major global campaign to end violence against women. A…
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