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ONE BILLION RISING. Will you give your support to women across the planet on 14 February?

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whenim64 Sat 26-Jan-13 12:54:55

Starting a fresh thread to keep the momentum. We all know the horrifying accounts of women raped by gangs of men in India, and that rape is as common in all parts of the world and most cultures (in fact, no culture that is rape-free has been identified).

Please lend your support to this momentous plan for women to rise up and demand an end to violence at the hands of men, on 14 February.

One Billion Rising is publicised on he internet, and you can find what's happening near you by checking Facebook. It's growing daily, so please share this with your friends.

JessM Wed 13-Feb-13 12:36:38

Isnt that illegal? Special laws about "marching on parliament" - wonder if they apply to "dancing on parliament" grin
I'm envious of those who live in cities where something is happening.

whenim64 Wed 13-Feb-13 12:10:17

Flashmob outside Parliament tomorrow at 11am. Let's hope there's plenty of media coverage!

whenim64 Wed 13-Feb-13 11:55:49

One Billion Rising UK ON Twitter:

https://mobile.twitter.com/OBRUK_1

whenim64 Wed 13-Feb-13 11:53:10

Stella Creasey MP has provided this link on her webchat, a few moments ago:

obruk.wordpress.com/

Good to see it is being discussed in he House of Commons tomorrow.

whenim64 Tue 12-Feb-13 10:37:51

My Facebook page is full of One Billion Rising supporters today. Lots of public organisation, sports and entertainment celebs jumping on board to declare their support.

On Thursday, I am going with a friend to an evening of dance, poetry, performances and testimonies for One Billion Rising. Getting to feel like something momentous is happening! smile

grrrranny Mon 11-Feb-13 20:44:49

My daughter (42) grand-daughters, (18, 15, 13, 8) seem to know nothing about this. But they are supposed to be the ones who are globally connected. So why am I trying, belatedly, to involve them? And my daughter remembers going to Greenham when she was little. Peterborough or Northampton watch out if I can mobilise them. grin

Butty Mon 11-Feb-13 17:24:20

smile

absent Mon 11-Feb-13 16:56:03

Glass and I are meeting up in Durham where we shall cut a mean rug and trip a light fantastic.

soop Mon 11-Feb-13 12:40:37

Thanks, Bags.

Goose Mon 11-Feb-13 10:12:24

I have got together (via Facebook) a group of us that will be going to the Oxford event -any GN's going there are welcome to join us :-)

whenim64 Mon 11-Feb-13 09:17:28

Thanks Bags. Really practical and achievable advice that we can all contribute to.

whenim64 Mon 11-Feb-13 09:13:51

In Pakistan, women aren't allowed to dance in the street. One Billion Rising is awaiting some response to the campaign. Watch this space.

Oldgreymare Mon 11-Feb-13 08:53:50

Thanks Bags worth reading.

Bags Mon 11-Feb-13 08:36:17

Ten things to do about rape

whenim64 Thu 07-Feb-13 21:22:42

Oh, THANKS for giving support Gransnet. This could be an historical moment that future generations will be taught about smile

CariGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 07-Feb-13 21:04:51

Don't forget - Stella Creasy MP joins us on Wednesday for a live webchat about it all too - do ask a question - the thread is in Active

glassortwo Thu 07-Feb-13 20:47:57

It is butty smile

Butty Thu 07-Feb-13 20:47:44

GNHQ - A Big THANK YOU.

Butty Thu 07-Feb-13 20:45:39

Good to see Gransnet supporting this Campaign!! Look under News & Reviews and click on Campaigns. smile

glassortwo Thu 07-Feb-13 20:39:34

Its only a week today for anyone who haven't got anything organised yet. smile

Butty Thu 07-Feb-13 20:37:25

when 200 smile's

Oldgreymare Thu 07-Feb-13 19:32:10

At last... a gathering in Frome!.... I shall be there to dance (will mime the singing!)

whenim64 Thu 07-Feb-13 19:15:53

Major milestone reached for One Billion Rising - 200 countries now participating smile

Goose Sun 03-Feb-13 14:51:21

I'm going to the Oxford gathering...any other GN's going there? if so, perhaps we could meet up???

whenim64 Sun 03-Feb-13 09:30:16

Eve Ensler talking about One Billion Rising this weekend.

www.guardian.co.uk/theobserver/2013/feb/03/profile-eve-ensler-feminism-one-billion