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V-Day

24 Mar

Posted at 18:08h in One Billion Rising, V-Day

Alianza Nacional de Campesinas is proud to be a part of the One Billion Rising against gender based violence and exploitation. We recognize this year's theme of Rising Gardens as an acknowledgment of the work that we do on a daily basis, the work of cultivating and nourishing the land so that in turn, the land can nourish us. As a community, campesinas across the U.S. face many struggles, from grueling working conditions where we are exposed to all of the weather elements as well as pesticides; lack of access to health care and government assistance; harassment and violence in...

21 Mar

Posted at 13:28h in V-Day

Rodrigo Melgarejo, Grace Frutos, Bianca Cunningham, Brandon King, and Maya Lazzaro – five United States citizens on a cultural exchange to Chile, were arrested and illegally deported from the country. The US delegation was part of a cultural exchange between women and men movement leaders across North America and Chile. The goal of the exchange was to learn about the experiences of people of color across geopolitical regions in the areas of narrative shift, communal self-determination and citizen journalism. On Thursday March 11, the five US delegation members were arrested while getting off their return flight to Santiago from Temuco. Temuco is...

20 Mar

Posted at 13:31h in V-Day

We stand against anti-Asian violence and with our sisters and brothers in the Asian and Pacific Islander community. We stand with Asian women who are disproportionately impacted by hate, discrimination and xenophobia that has increased during the pandemic. We cherish the wisdom of our elders, and in particular elders from the Asian community who are being targeted by senseless acts of violence. We stand against white supremacy until the violence stops. -V (formerly Eve Ensler), Susan, Christine, Monique, Purva, Tony, Aja, Carl, Leila, Roslyn & Swetha READ more about how to help HERE»...

20 Mar

Posted at 13:29h in V-Day

Vlisco has launched a new collection of fabrics honoring the “World’s Strongest Women”, the women of the City of Joy, women who began their journey from trauma to arrive at healing, turning their pain to power. The City of Joy 2021 collection was designed by Anbasja Blanken, a women’s wear designer whose strength lies in how she sees the world. Born in Curacao, Blanken is inspired by her earthy upbringing and the extraordinary strength of her mother. Working with the women at City of Joy, she created fabrics that showcase the vision of City of Joy and the beauty of the...

05 Feb

Posted at 17:48h in City of Joy, Newsletter, One Billion Rising, V-Day, Voices

CELEBRATING CITY OF JOY ON THE TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF ITS OPENING CEREMONY Ten years ago, hundreds of people - local Congolese, dignitaries, activists and supporters from across the globe - gathered in Bukavu to celebrate the opening of the City Of Joy, a revolutionary leadership center for women survivors of gender violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, co-founded by Christine Schuler Deschryver (City of Joy Director and Director of V-Day Congo), Dr. Denis Mukwege (Nobel Laureate and Founder of the Panzi Hospital), and V (formerly Eve Ensler, Founder of V-Day and One Billion Rising, playwright and activist). It was joyous....

04 Feb

Posted at 14:41h in V-Day

Shared by Joan Salvador (Gabriela -  OBR Southeast Asia coordinators/ OBR Philippines coordinators) OBR Philippines 2021 will be organized amid the worsening health, economic, and political crisis. The risings in communities, offices, at home, workplaces will highlight the issues that women and their communities have faced and continue to face during the pandemic AND how they as individuals, community and/or collective rose from these crises by finding ways to creatively survive, assert for their rights, take care of themselves, their families, their communities, and build social solidarity. With COVID-19 still raging, and with no clear plan from the national government on how to protect...

03 Feb

Posted at 17:50h in V-Day

OBR Portugal at Tamera community: Rising with the theme: “Rising Gardens, Growing Roots” OBR Portugal - Tamera community - will be part of the regional Seed Festival of Portugal, with OBR Rising Gardens OBR Serbia: OBR tree planting campaign, and a bicycle campaign for the purpose of transportation in the city, in order to reduce pollution and increase the physical activity of citizens, primarily women. OBR Gabon OBR Poland National online OBR Dance events across the country ...

03 Feb

Posted at 16:43h in V-Day

The 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. People are already stopping in the street to admire it and she is inviting them to make donations to Leeway and the Sue Lambert Trust. Join us for a live Norwich Rising Zoom event on the 14th February 1pm and you can practice the Break the Chain dance with us via...

12 Jan

Posted at 16:56h in City of Joy, Newsletter, One Billion Rising, V-Day, Voices

Join survivors, artists, activists, and youth in towns, cities, schools worldwide as together we RISE through Action, Art, Connection, Imagination, and Love. For two decades, V-Day activists have unleashed vast grassroots, anti-violence work on college campuses and in communities – visionary work that has been survivor-led and focused, all the while revealing the power of art and activism to change culture and systems. We have accomplished so much. Now we must do more. We are a movement that has always met the moment. The moment is NOW. WELCOME TO V-SEASON 2021 VOICES CAMPAIGN: Voices is a new interdisciplinary performance arts project and campaign grounded...

23 Dec

Posted at 16:34h in Newsletter, V-Day, Voices

THIS JUST IN: VOICES Deadline Extended to 14 February “As a difficult and expansive year winds down, we wish you rest, reflection and creativity. We know this year has required so much of Black women, as the shadows of the world came to light. This is our time to recharge, replenish and regain our creative magic. We are extending our submission deadline to allow for more space for Black women to be in deep listening, introspection, and creative flow.   Our prompts are here to help you along the journey. Submit and share with your girls.” - VOICES Submit your story...