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One Billion Rising

One billion women violated is an atrocity. One billion women—and men—dancing is a revolution.

Peter Rothberg

October 19, 2012

Recent horrifying statistics show that one in three women globally will be raped, beaten or severely violated in their lifetime. That's 1 billion women.

This short film by playwright and activist Eve Ensler and South African filmmaker Tony Stroebel was shot in nine countries and gives a glimpse into what organizers of the One Billion Rising campaign hope will happen on February 14, 2013, a global day of action to demand an end to violence against women.

There are already thousands of events scheduled in more than 160 countries. Sign up today, find a gathering near you, invite your friends to join the campaign and check out OneBillionRising.org for videos, news updates, information on joining and supporting the campaign, and much more.

Peter RothbergTwitterPeter Rothberg is the The Nation’s associate publisher.


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