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One Billion Rising unites global dance protests against gender violence

From Siegburg's 'No Means No' rallies to global video collages, this movement turns pain into power. Will dance spark the change we need?

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Dance Actions in Cities - Sign Against Violence Against Women - One Billion Rising unites global dance protests against gender violence

The One Billion Rising campaign is once again drawing attention to violence against women and girls. Launched in 2012 by American artist and feminist Eve Ensler, the movement highlights a stark reality: an estimated one billion women worldwide will face physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. This year, events are taking place in around 30 towns and cities across North Rhine-Westphalia alone. The campaign’s name comes from the shocking statistic that inspired it. Billions of women and girls experience violence at some point in their lives. Each year, organisers call for global action through dance, protest and solidarity.

This year’s theme encourages people to submit their own dance videos set to the anthem Women on Fire. The clips will be combined into a single video collage, bringing together movements from every part of the world.

In Germany, local events are adopting their own messages. Siegburg’s rally will focus on the theme ‘No Means No! Even During Carnival!’ Meanwhile, Detmold’s market square will host dancers taking a stand against violence. Duisburg’s city centre will also see a demonstration, symbolising global female solidarity through movement. The campaign continues to grow, with events planned in dozens of German cities. Participants will use dance to demand an end to violence against women and girls. Their videos and demonstrations will join a worldwide call for change.

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