NEWS & BLOG

01 Apr

Posted at 16:06h in Dispatches from Beyond Incarceration, V-Day

I had the opportunity to go to the New York state capitol in Albany three times in March with Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP) to urge lawmakers not to sign onto Governor Hochul's plan to push back bail reform. It is appalling that she wants to implement the passage of her 10-point public safety plan into the budget with bail reform and rollbacks as a caveat. This controversial safety plan and budget is an insult to all advocates and activists who have diligently worked to protect the most marginalized people in our city over the past decades. [caption id="attachment_48480" align="alignright" width="320"]...

29 Mar

Posted at 17:48h in One Billion Rising, V-Day

V-Day and One Billion Rising stand in solidarity with the millions of Ukrainian women and girls who are being made more vulnerable to sexual violence in the face of Russia’s invasion and as reports grow of rape being used as weapon of war. The Ukrainian government is calling on the international community to investigate instances of rape and other forms of sexual abuse by Russian soldiers as both are considered war crimes that break international law. As reported in The New York Times, “Russian forces and Moscow-backed armed groups have been accused of perpetrating sexual violence in other conflicts — most recently involving...

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...

07 Mar

Posted at 19:07h in Newsletter, One Billion Rising, V-Day

RISE for the Bodies of All Women, Girls & the Earth International Women’s Day Through Earth Day One Billion Rising events are taking place and will continue through 22 April, Earth Day with the 2022 theme: RISE for the Bodies of All Women, Girls & the Earth. Creative resistance events take various forms from flash mobs to documentary films, candlelight vigils to trainings with men, night walks to pride marches and more. We call on the world to hold Artistic Risings for the bodies of all women and for the ‘ultimate body’ – our earth. Using the body as your call. Using the...

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)...

12 Feb

Posted at 12:41h in One Billion Rising, Press Releases, V-Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: media (at) vday.org Events to Take Place Globally from February to April, Highlighting the Parallel Between the Exploitation of Women’s Bodies and the Destruction of the Earth Living in a Woman’s Body, Special Issue of The Guardian curated by V (formerly Eve Ensler), to Feature Poems, Essays, Monologues from Diverse Global Voices A Global Zoom Rising, Rejoice & Rise 2022, Will Take Place 14 February featuring V, Emma Thompson, Jacqueline Lewis, Saru Jayaraman, Agnes Pareyio, and more February 2022 - One Billion Rising, an initiative of V-Day, today announced the ONE BILLION RISING 2022 theme and campaign: RISE for the Bodies...