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In the News: Violence against women: help us build a global picture at The Guardian Development

Published: 29 January 2014

Indian women march in a protest against gender violence in Delhi. Photograph: Reuters GuardianWitness is calling on women and men from around the world to share their stories on the topic of violence against women to help build a  global picture. Submissions are already coming in. We invite you to participate…

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Un Billón de Pie Perú/One Billion Rising Peru featured in Ellos & Ellas Magazine

Published: 17 January 2014 > Peru

JUST released today, a local Peruvian magazine published a powerful and poignant article about the prevalence of and pressing need to END violence against women in Peru. The author does not shy away from highlighting the cultural normalization of family violence, or the level of justice NOT served by the…

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Once More With Feeling, Eve Ensler’s In India To Harness Woman Power

Published: 20 December 2013 > India

By Aditi Bishnoi Delhi (Women’s Feature Service) – On a winter afternoon in Delhi, her dazzling yellow-and-fuchsia Indian outfit brightens the room, even as her infectious smile enthuses her supporters. She instantly has everyone’s attention when she speaks: “I am inspired by Indian women, whether it’s the girl on the…

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We Are Rising at Sundance! ONE BILLION RISING Short Film Accepted!

Published: 11 December 2013 > USA

V-Day is excited to announce that our newest short film, ONE BILLION RISING, will world premiere at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival beginning January 19th! ONE BILLION RISING features footage from activists in over 207 countries and showcases the radical awakening of body and consciousness that took place in 2013….

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Eve’s New Piece In The Guardian: One Billion Rising: the 2014 Campaign to End Violence Against Women

Published: 11 December 2013

Want to know why we’re RISING for Justice in 2014? Check out the latest piece by Eve in The Guardian, and join us on 14 February to RISE, RELEASE, and DANCE “This year we are escalating and deepening the campaign with One Billion Rising for Justice. Justice is about restoring…

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Eve Ensler and One Billion Rising Director Monique Wilson to Visit India and Nepal as part of ONE BILLION RISING FOR JUSTICE tour with Global Coordinators On The Ground

Published: 6 December 2013 > India, Nepal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Susan Celia Swan/Kate Fisher: media(at)vday.org +1 917 865 6603  Eve Ensler and One Billion Rising Director Monique Wilson to Visit India and Nepal as part of ONE BILLION RISING FOR JUSTICE tour with Global Coordinators On The Ground Ensler To Make Special Appearance at The Times of…

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We RISE for the Philippines – Join Us & Stand With Our Sisters & Brothers

Published: 12 November 2013 > Philippines

V-Day has set up a V-Fund to benefit women and men on the ground immediately. 100% of donations will go directly to these efforts via GABRIELA and Gabriela Women’s Party. All donations made to the V-Fund will be matched. Please read the below letters from One Billion Rising Director Monique…

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V-Season 2014 is Here! Stage an Event!

Published: 30 September 2013

Last year, you helped us rock the earth on 14 February 2013, and joined ONE BILLION RISING to demand an end to violence against women and girls. This year, we need your energy, passion, and joy once again, as we launch the next wave, ONE BILLION RISING FOR JUSTICE! We invite…

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