V-Day

“Swara Mntn Arts Fest 2026! A soulful celebration of arts & activism in the heart of the Himalayas – Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh – from 28 April – 2 May.

Join us as we rise for the dancing Mother Earth & the harmony of her five elements. Stay tuned for more!” – (🎥) @swaramountainartsfestival

Cameroon RISING.

"A recap of Cameroon Rising. From a yoga session to a roundtable discussion on addictions and team building and support games. Cameroon rises with the world to end gender-based violence!" – One Billion Rising Cameroon

Are you rising? JOIN the movement: onebillionrising.org

Byron Bay, Australia. A vision in red.

"Skies heavy with grey, a storm system circling, women rising in red. V-Day Byron Bay is a powerful feminist statement — a refusal to stay silent. We gathered in solidarity, spirits unwavering. Hearts open, faces alive. Byron answered in Red." – (🎥) @vicugarte

"On Feb 14, we danced in Niš to raise our voices against violence against women & girls. We also performed The Vagina Monologues. This is the 15th year that the Girls' Center has performed the play, the 28th year of V Day & the 14th year of One Billion Rising!" – @centarzadevojke

🎥: Boban Rajković

Konin, Poland, RISES in 2026!

"Today we joined the global campaign One Billion Rising. We believe that true strength begins with solidarity. Together, we can do more." – @xfg_koninvendopark

Across the globe, OBR activists are Rising, with events now unfolding across the world. We Rise in public and private, in large gatherings and small acts of defiance, through creativity and collective action.

JOIN the movement: onebillionrising.org

#VDay #1BillionRising #UntilTheViolenceStops

"The Eswatini Festival on Ending Gender-Based Violence highlights are here! Rising in solidarity with the world under the theme: 'Rising for Our Bodies, Our Earth, Our Future'. DANCING, JOY, LOVE, UNITY WERE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FESTIVAL." – One Billion Rising Eswatini

Alianza Nacional de Campesinas RISE in 2026.

“Why do you RISE? Rise for our Bodies, our Earth, our Future – We are participating in the OBR Campaign to end all violence against women, girls & the Earth. Rise up with us & OBR as part of their campaign!” – Alianza Nacional de Campesinas

One Billion Rising Philippines activists are RISING in Quezon City (📸: @sarahelago), South Cotabato, Manila, Capiz, Kalibo, Iligan, and more cities!

RISE FOR OUR BODIES, OUR FUTURE, OUR EARTH. Are YOU rising? JOIN THE MOVEMENT: onebillionrising.org

#VDay #1BillionRising #UntilTheViolenceStops

One Billion Rising Philippines activists are RISING in Quezon City (📸: @sarahelago), South Cotabato, Manila, Capiz, Kalibo, Iligan, and more cities!

RISE FOR OUR BODIES, OUR FUTURE, OUR EARTH. Are YOU rising? JOIN THE MOVEMENT: onebillionrising.org

#VDay #1BillionRising #UntilTheViolenceStops

Take Action: Support NYC Nurses on Strike! Join the Virtual Rally Fundraiser on 14 February from 2pm-4pm ET, featuring a reading from V (formerly Eve Ensler).

DETAILS:
•DATE: TOMORROW, 14 February
•TIME: 2pm-4pm ET
•ZOOM LINK: bit.ly/4kOv1Fn

#NurseStrong #UnionStrong #NursesStrike

U.S. Activists – RISE AGAINST ICE: Rise For Our Bodies, Our Communities, Our Future

State Violence Is Gender-Based Violence. Join us, RISE in your community. Visit onebillionrising.org/riseagainstice

U.S. Activists – RISE AGAINST ICE: Rise For Our Bodies, Our Communities, Our Future

State Violence Is Gender-Based Violence. Join us, RISE in your community. Visit onebillionrising.org/riseagainstice

Italian Parliamentarians RISE with OBR!

“Progressive female parliamentarians for OBR – the world’s largest campaign against male violence against women – together wearing OBR t-shirts. The risings will take place in Feb & March in numerous squares, schools, and gyms throughout Italy.” – OBR Italia

“'When women walk in solidarity, streets begin to transform.'

By occupying streets without hesitation, women reimagined public spaces as sites of resistance and safety, while claiming their right to dignity and freedom."– Azad Foundation (Jaipur, India)

#VDay #1BillionRising #UntilTheViolenceStops

OBR USA activists are RISING in 2026! Rising in Santa Monica (CA), Tucson (AZ), Bloomington (IN), Lake County (IL) and more cities!

Together, we RISE. JOIN THE MOVEMENT: onebillionrising.org

#VDay #1BillionRising #UntilTheViolenceStops

Malawi Youth will RISE against violence with a OBR Fest on 14 Feb.

Around the world, communities are launching OBR 2026 with bold actions, creative uprisings, & fierce calls for justice - through art, dance, dialogue, marches & collective organizing.

JOIN the movement: onebillionrising.org

“NI UNA MENOS — WOMEN ON FIRE – our 2026 theme and new campaign song for OBR 2026!

The global OBR movement will rise again in Germany in 2026. We are making a fiery statement against patriarchal violence!” – (🎥) @simone.salewski.zumba (Uelzen, Germany)

OBR activists are preparing to RISE in Mostar.

"Preparations for OBR Mostar 2026 are underway. @ps_flash_mostar has been with us since the beginning of the campaign. Together we rise against all forms of violence against girls, young women and women!

RISE UP!
DANCE!
WAKE UP!" – @obrmostar

"Join us on 14 Feb at Mankoanyane Sq for the One Billion Rising Youth Fest. The call is clear. The time for young people to take a stand for our bodies, the Earth, & the future is now." – One Billion Rising Lesotho

RISE FOR OUR BODIES, OUR FUTURE, OUR EARTH! JOIN the movement: onebillionrising.org

"OBR Nigeria presents the 'Lagos Freedom Festival 3.0'. Lagos, it’s time to 'Rise for Our Bodies, Our Future, Our Earth'! Join us in an open space festival for the celebration of freedom and diversity through art,culture, music, workout sessions, dance, entertainment." – One Billion Rising Nigeria

"OBR Eswatini promoting positive cultural practices! Join us at KaNcesi for the OBR Eswatini 2026 Cultural Fest as we unite to end GBV.

'Ungambulali utamdzinga'. Come dressed in traditional attire, stand in solidarity, and rise with us." – Colani Hlatjwako, OBR Africa Coord

RISE FOR OUR BODIES, OUR FUTURE, OUR EARTH is an invitation to survivors, artists, activists, to everyone everywhere to RISE & Sierra Leone is heeding the call!

OBR Sierra Leone, in partnership with GADNET, rise with "Valentine's Brunch 2.0 – A Valentine's Experience with Girls & Young Women".

Japan is RISING in 2026!

“Join us at Ikebukuro on V- Day for OBR Fest 1, the Talk & Dance Festival. We will dance and Break the Chain.
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Later in the day, we continue with the OBR Fest, Rise 2, with a screening of the film ‘May Rain’ followed by a discussion..” – OBR Japan

Today, we RISE to end female genital mutilation — a harmful practice that places over 4.5 million girls each year at risk of violence, trauma, & forced early marriage.

Our full statement: www.instagram.com/p/DUcDJgSj8V...

Learn more about the V-Day Safe House for the Girls: vday.org/kenya

READY TO RISE?

Our 2026 theme - RISE FOR OUR BODIES, OUR FUTURE, OUR EARTH - is an invitation to survivors, artists, activists, to everyone everywhere to RISE.

This is our 2026 call to action; this is why we RISE.

READ about the launch & more at onebillionrising.org

One Billion Rising Italy activists are RISING in Modena, Vipiteno, Riccione, Lodi, Merano, Nanno, Rome and more cities!

RISE FOR OUR BODIES, OUR FUTURE, OUR EARTH. Are YOU rising? JOIN THE MOVEMENT: onebillionrising.org

#VDay #1BillionRising #UntilTheViolenceStops

One Billion Rising Italy activists are RISING in Modena, Vipiteno, Riccione, Lodi, Merano, Nanno, Rome and more cities!

RISE FOR OUR BODIES, OUR FUTURE, OUR EARTH. Are YOU rising? JOIN THE MOVEMENT: onebillionrising.org

#VDay #1BillionRising #UntilTheViolenceStops

One Billion Rising Serbia activists are ready to RISE in Niš! Are you rising in 2026?

"The Girls' Center and Contra Dance Studio invite you to join OBR & rise by dancing against violence against women & girls. Join us, experience is NOT necessary! A billion people are rising!" – @contra.dancestudio

“Demand the release of all Epstein files. Protect the identity and safety of the survivors. Demand justice so that this nation holds its rapists and pedophiles accountable.” - V (formerly Eve Ensler)