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Incredible Youth Rising at Carondelet High School in California

Published: 9 February 2019 > USA

Another incredible Youth Rising that took place yesterday, 8 February, at Carondelet High School in Concord, California.

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Gabriela Oakland 2019 Rising – LOVE LETTERS FOR LIBERATION

Published: 9 February 2019 > USA

Join GABRIELA Oakland on this Valentines Day for 1 Billion Rising to rise against all forms of violence against women. We understand that beyond interpersonal violence, women experience political, economic, & societal violence within these oppressive and militarized systems of imperialism, fascism, racism, & xenophobia. This year we highlight political…

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Resolana, Dallas TX Rising in Jail: Break the Chain of Incarceration

Published: 31 January 2019 > USA

Resolana, Dallas TX Rising in Jail: Break the Chain of Incarceration Promo Video Documentary for 2019 Short Documentary – One Billion Rising – Resolana, Dallas, TX – My Revolution Story. Resolana, a program of Volunteers of America Texas, provides gender-specific programming to female offenders, beginning inside the Dallas County Jail…

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Rising in Moraga, USA – our voices, our stories

Published: 31 January 2019 > USA

What is your story? What is your motivation to move forward from a struggle? We want to know your story and how you have overcome your battles. The Center for Women and Gender Equity is hosting the annual VDAY and One Billion Rising event where people share their experiences with…

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CHICAGO RISING – The Long Red Line art exhibit to support One Billion Rising

Published: 25 January 2019 > USA

Originally Published: Chicago Tribune Attendees hold together red scarves in solidarity during the 2017 Long-Red line event (Posted by ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Community Contributor) Community invited to attend The Long Red Line art exhibit opening and reception on Jan. 29, event on Feb. 14 Elgin Community College will host The…

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One Billion Rising Midland High School USA

Published: 25 January 2019 > USA

Students and teachers rising for OBR in Midland High School created this video as part of their One Billion Rising week.

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Southern Oregon Women’s March flash mob of One Billion Rising’s “Break the Chain”

Published: 25 January 2019 > USA

Southern Oregon Women Rising! Southern Oregon Women’s March Flash Mob Dance – Break the Chain on 19 January 2019

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La Mujer Obrera RISING in El Paso

Published: 21 January 2019 > USA

On 17 February, La Mujer Obrera will host ‘Mujeres Luchando Juntas para una Comunidad Digna’ – a One Billion Rising event – at Café Mayapan to gather in solidarity against the targeted attacks on women organizing in our community. Join us for an afternoon of resistance with Danza Azteca Omecoalt,…

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Support Survivors in Your Community Impacted by the Shutdown

Published: 17 January 2019 > USA

President Trump’s shutdown of the US government is not just a political stunt. It is having serious impact on many lives. Not only are 800,000 workers going without pay, but the lives of many are now at risk. Shelters around the country rely on federal grants to carry out their…

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Stop Kavanaugh: Survivors Speaking Their Truth, Standing Up to Power; Take Action

Published: 2 October 2018 > USA

Following Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s courageous testimony, survivors and activists within the United States and around the world have expressed how powerful her statement was and many survivors found familiarity in her experiences. The hearings were also a stark reminder of the systemic injustices targeting women and marginalized communities in…

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