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

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

Ten things to do about rape

Thanks Bags worth reading.

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

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

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 :-)

Thanks, Bags.

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

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.

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!

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.

One Billion Rising UK ON Twitter:

https://mobile.twitter.com/OBRUK_1

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

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

.....and another flashmob on the south bank at 2.30 pm!

It's started on the other side of the world! Hope it's going to be a day to remember for years to come.

Enjoy all you dancers and I hope it is a huge success. And that the rain stops for outdoor events. Those of us who are not can all do something. I am going to write to my MP.

From Russia to Times Square to India and Australia, thousands of women are dancing and rising.
I'll be joining them.

absent and I will be dancing in Durham, everyone try to dance even if its in your kitchen

I am going to an event this evening, and will be having a dance with my 16 month old grandaughters later this morning!

I hope the snow and, more importantly, any ice have melted. I don't want to slip over, frighten the horses and causes a public incident.

See all the flash mob dances on One Billion Rising's Facebook page. Great one on Main Beach, Byron Bay, Australia. Women across the globe turning up wearing red and pink, and inspiring everyone to take part. It's contagious!

Done it. Written to MP. Here's what I wrote

Dear ...
I hope you will be attending the debate today on statutory sex and relationship counselling. As the ex-chair of governors in xxx School I have always admired the outstanding work they do there. However it is an uphill task. Many of the girls are pressured to engage in sexual activity at a very young age (12-13). Great progress has been made at Leon in terms of reducing pregnancies. If you have time you would I am sure find it very interesting to spend half an hour with the excellent school nurse who could explain to you the realities of life for girls and young women.
I'd like to know whether you managed to attend the debate, or perhaps participated in one of the One Billion Rising events today.

It took me a whole 5 minutes to do this - using the website www.writetothem.com
just pop in your post code and up pops the form for emailing your MP.