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Author: V-Day

07 May

Posted at 15:51h in One Billion Rising, V-Day

Just out: V’s Latest Piece "Women know how choice and freedom feel – and we will never give that up" in The Guardian "This might be why you are unable to see that there is no chance in hell that we are ever going back. This is not a law yet and we will never accept this ruling. Perhaps because you have never known what it is like to have your body controlled by the vindictive anonymous state, to be raped and forced to keep your baby, to be so desperate that you destroy your uterus with a hanger or bleed...

03 May

Posted at 16:35h in One Billion Rising, V-Day

We mourn the loss of and celebrate the life of life-long activist Kathy Boudin, a cherished partner and V-Day sister for many years. An organizer for racial justice and an anti-war activist, Kathy turned a prison sentence into a breathtaking life of service. She became a leading voice for women in prison, developing programs in the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility’s Children’s Center, helping to bring college education back into the prison when public funding for it ended, and doing groundbreaking work on HIV/AIDS that still reverberates today. At Bedford Hills, Kathy built community. She started a yearly tradition of giving thanks...

29 Apr

Posted at 11:16h in One Billion Rising, V-Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 21, 2022 V-Day Announces Maya Penn, Chela Mitchell, and Luke Ferrari as College Judges for Dismantle Patriarchy Contest Deadline for Dismantle Patriarchy Contest’s College Submissions Extended to May 5, 2022 Renowned Artists and Activists Will Evaluate Submissions From College Students Who Challenge Patriarchy Through Art, Music, Other Creative Forms Today, the global activist movement to end violence against women, girls, and the planet, V-Day, announced a new committee of judges for the college division of their Dismantle Patriarchy Contest. The judges include award-winning environmental activist, CEO and author, Maya Penn, artist and creative advisor Chela Mitchell, and actor, dancer,...

14 Apr

Posted at 08:36h in One Billion Rising, V-Day

– New Piece in The Guardian by Shikiba, a Teacher at City of Knowledge Photo: Afghan teachers protest against the Taliban’s closure of classes to older girls. Photograph: EPA/The Guardian As we RISE for the Bodies of All Women, Girls & the Earth and activate worldwide, we continue to find ways to RISE for and with the women of Afghanistan, to share the reality of life on the ground, and ways we can directly help. Written for The Guardian by Shikiba, a former teacher at the now closed City of Knowledge, an education centre in Kabul for girls and women supported by V-Day, her...

28 Mar

Posted at 17:57h in One Billion Rising, V-Day

(Reposted from onebillionrising.org) We call on the world to pay attention to the suffering of women and girls in Tigray, Ethiopia. Women and girls in Tigray are targeted for rape and sexual violence by fighting forces. Troops Militia rape, abduct women and girls in Tigray conflict. This is according to a report released by Amnesty International in August 2021. Democracy in Africa seems to be regressing as conflict ravages different parts of the continent and causes the collapse of democratic institutions, economic and social infrastructure and creates a fertile environment for the violation of human rights with impunity. We have noted with...

15 Mar

Posted at 10:17h in V-Day

Since the Taliban assumed power in 2021, they have consistently launched attacks, harassed, and threatened our singers and musicians. They have destroyed and burned numerous musical instruments, deeming music to be contrary to Islamic principles. These actions have brutally silenced the voices of these artists and stifled their extraordinary talents. I tried my best to communicate with one of our musicians living in Afghanistan, who is enduring a very challenging existence. Unfortunately, I was unable to convince them to speak out, as they have faced severe intimidation from the Taliban, who have sternly prohibited them from playing music, singing, discussing their...

26 Feb

Posted at 22:05h in One Billion Rising, V-Day

(Reposted from onebillionrising.org) This Black History Month we celebrate the courageous, creative and visionary Black activists who make up our movement to end violence against all women and girls and the planet. Each and every day, they push boundaries, build community and create the most astounding art. Featured are Aimee Allison, Dara Baldwin, Massaran Bibi, Essowèdéou Armande Blakime, Cecila Brenda, Ted Bunch, Christine Schuler Deschryver, Asali DeVan Ecclesiastes, Lucinda Evans, Irene Garoës, Colani Hlatjwako, Alice Kachere, Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, Josina Z. Machel, Isata Mahoi, Libakiso Matlho, aja monet, Queen Mosarwe, Dr. Denis Mukwege, Ndioro Ndiaye, Vickenzie Gifty Ofei, Agnes Pareyio, Tony...

25 Feb

Posted at 22:24h in One Billion Rising, V-Day

(Reposted from onebillionrising.org) As One Billion Rising, a global activist movement to end violence against all women (cisgender, transgender, and those who hold fluid identities that are subject to gender-based violence), girls and the planet, we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and as we call urgently upon governments of the world for peace. This statement was written by Croatian Feminists including One Billion Rising coordinator Rada Boric and adopted by One Billion Rising globally. With consternation and disbelief, we are witnessing the escalation of the war and violence in Ukraine caused by the Russian invasion and the suspension of negotiations...

18 Feb

Posted at 12:38h in One Billion Rising, V-Day

(Reposted from onebillionrising.org) As we RISE for the Bodies of All Women, Girls & the Earth and activate worldwide, we continue to find ways to RISE for and with the women of Afghanistan, to share the reality of life on the ground, and ways we can directly help. VIDEOS FROM WOMEN ON THE GROUND IN AFGHANISTAN Women on the ground bravely recorded these messages despite great risk to themselves. Their stories are as important as ever: School Girls, watch video» Mother with Children, watch video» Mother with Children, watch video» Healthcare Worker, watch video» NEW MOBILE HEALTH TEAM LAUNCHES IN AFGHANISTAN Simeen is a mobile health team that will...

13 Feb

Posted at 12:44h in One Billion Rising, V-Day

(Reposted from onebillionrising.org) The world is RISING! As we write, activists are connecting in a deep, purposeful, political, transformative, empowering, and hopeful way through 2022’s powerful, bold and fearless artistic risings. They are leading communities and of the communities, as together we RISE for the Bodies of All Women, Girls, and the Earth. These images and posters are a snapshot of what’s taking place around the globe, launching the 2022 season as together we RISE for the Bodies of All Women, Girls, and the Earth. Tune In on 14 February: Rejoice & RISE 2022: A Body Love Uprising hosted by V (formerly Eve Ensler)...