V-Day
@vdayorg.bsky.social
Global Activist Movement to End Violence Against All Women, Gender Expansive People & the Earth
"TC Hameln Tsa Turniertanz took on the One Billion Rising Germany dance challenge. We are IN, rising at the Wedding House terrace in Hameln.
'Women on fire
Rising up higher
Dancing together
Breaking the chain
Women united
Flames of desire
Not one less
Ending the pain'" – @tc_hameln_tsa_turniertanz
'Women on fire
Rising up higher
Dancing together
Breaking the chain
Women united
Flames of desire
Not one less
Ending the pain'" – @tc_hameln_tsa_turniertanz
February 18, 2026 at 1:47 AM
"TC Hameln Tsa Turniertanz took on the One Billion Rising Germany dance challenge. We are IN, rising at the Wedding House terrace in Hameln.
'Women on fire
Rising up higher
Dancing together
Breaking the chain
Women united
Flames of desire
Not one less
Ending the pain'" – @tc_hameln_tsa_turniertanz
'Women on fire
Rising up higher
Dancing together
Breaking the chain
Women united
Flames of desire
Not one less
Ending the pain'" – @tc_hameln_tsa_turniertanz
Join us for VOICES: A Writing Workshop
🗓 February 19
📍 Free Library of Philadelphia
⏰ 5 PM
This gathering is an invitation to remember, to testify, & to imagine new possibilities for us all. No writing experience required. All are welcome.
RSVP: linktr.ee/visforvoices
#VOICES #VIsForVoices #VDay
🗓 February 19
📍 Free Library of Philadelphia
⏰ 5 PM
This gathering is an invitation to remember, to testify, & to imagine new possibilities for us all. No writing experience required. All are welcome.
RSVP: linktr.ee/visforvoices
#VOICES #VIsForVoices #VDay
February 17, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Join us for VOICES: A Writing Workshop
🗓 February 19
📍 Free Library of Philadelphia
⏰ 5 PM
This gathering is an invitation to remember, to testify, & to imagine new possibilities for us all. No writing experience required. All are welcome.
RSVP: linktr.ee/visforvoices
#VOICES #VIsForVoices #VDay
🗓 February 19
📍 Free Library of Philadelphia
⏰ 5 PM
This gathering is an invitation to remember, to testify, & to imagine new possibilities for us all. No writing experience required. All are welcome.
RSVP: linktr.ee/visforvoices
#VOICES #VIsForVoices #VDay
Lesotho, RISING with song, dance & JOY. Together we RISE.
"Our very own Sothokids Culture Agency brought our heritage to life thru powerful Litolobonya & other traditional dances at the OBR Youth Fest. Rising also means honoring who we are – proud, rooted, & unshaken." – OBR Lesotho
"Our very own Sothokids Culture Agency brought our heritage to life thru powerful Litolobonya & other traditional dances at the OBR Youth Fest. Rising also means honoring who we are – proud, rooted, & unshaken." – OBR Lesotho
February 17, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Lesotho, RISING with song, dance & JOY. Together we RISE.
"Our very own Sothokids Culture Agency brought our heritage to life thru powerful Litolobonya & other traditional dances at the OBR Youth Fest. Rising also means honoring who we are – proud, rooted, & unshaken." – OBR Lesotho
"Our very own Sothokids Culture Agency brought our heritage to life thru powerful Litolobonya & other traditional dances at the OBR Youth Fest. Rising also means honoring who we are – proud, rooted, & unshaken." – OBR Lesotho
Iloilo, Philippines, RISING
"Watch the highlights of ISAT U Leon Campus as students, faculty, & staff come together in a powerful show of unity for OBR 2026." – Agri Chikahan
🎥: PICO Media Team (Drone Shots: Sir Quirino Aligaen Jr. and Sir Jeriel Caonan)
"Watch the highlights of ISAT U Leon Campus as students, faculty, & staff come together in a powerful show of unity for OBR 2026." – Agri Chikahan
🎥: PICO Media Team (Drone Shots: Sir Quirino Aligaen Jr. and Sir Jeriel Caonan)
February 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Iloilo, Philippines, RISING
"Watch the highlights of ISAT U Leon Campus as students, faculty, & staff come together in a powerful show of unity for OBR 2026." – Agri Chikahan
🎥: PICO Media Team (Drone Shots: Sir Quirino Aligaen Jr. and Sir Jeriel Caonan)
"Watch the highlights of ISAT U Leon Campus as students, faculty, & staff come together in a powerful show of unity for OBR 2026." – Agri Chikahan
🎥: PICO Media Team (Drone Shots: Sir Quirino Aligaen Jr. and Sir Jeriel Caonan)
“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
Join us as we rise for the dancing Mother Earth & the harmony of her five elements. Stay tuned for more!” – (🎥) @swaramountainartsfestival
February 17, 2026 at 1:27 AM
“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
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
"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
February 16, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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
"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
"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
February 16, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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
"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
🎥: Boban Rajković
February 15, 2026 at 7:13 PM
"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
🎥: 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
"Today we joined the global campaign One Billion Rising. We believe that true strength begins with solidarity. Together, we can do more." – @xfg_koninvendopark
February 15, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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
"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
JOIN the movement: onebillionrising.org
#VDay #1BillionRising #UntilTheViolenceStops
February 14, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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
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
February 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
"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
“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
February 14, 2026 at 2:35 AM
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
“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
RISE FOR OUR BODIES, OUR FUTURE, OUR EARTH. Are YOU rising? JOIN THE MOVEMENT: onebillionrising.org
#VDay #1BillionRising #UntilTheViolenceStops
February 13, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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
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
DETAILS:
•DATE: TOMORROW, 14 February
•TIME: 2pm-4pm ET
•ZOOM LINK: bit.ly/4kOv1Fn
#NurseStrong #UnionStrong #NursesStrike
February 13, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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
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
State Violence Is Gender-Based Violence. Join us, RISE in your community. Visit onebillionrising.org/riseagainstice
February 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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
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
“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
February 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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
“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
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
February 12, 2026 at 11:56 PM
“'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
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
Together, we RISE. JOIN THE MOVEMENT: onebillionrising.org
#VDay #1BillionRising #UntilTheViolenceStops
February 12, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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
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
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
February 12, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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
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)
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)
February 11, 2026 at 11:10 PM
“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)
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
"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
February 11, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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
"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
RISE FOR OUR BODIES, OUR FUTURE, OUR EARTH! JOIN the movement: onebillionrising.org
February 11, 2026 at 3:27 AM
"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
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
February 10, 2026 at 6:15 PM
"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
'Ungambulali utamdzinga'. Come dressed in traditional attire, stand in solidarity, and rise with us." – Colani Hlatjwako, OBR Africa Coord
February 10, 2026 at 2:29 AM
"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
'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".
OBR Sierra Leone, in partnership with GADNET, rise with "Valentine's Brunch 2.0 – A Valentine's Experience with Girls & Young Women".
February 9, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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".
OBR Sierra Leone, in partnership with GADNET, rise with "Valentine's Brunch 2.0 – A Valentine's Experience with Girls & Young Women".