ONE BILLION RISING began as a call to action based on the staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at 7 billion, this adds up to more than ONE BILLION WOMEN AND GIRLS.
Every February, we rise – in hundreds of countries across the world – to show our local communities and the world what one billion looks like and shine a light on the rampant impunity and injustice that survivors most often face. We rise through dance to express joy and community and and celebrate the fact that we have not been defeated by this violence. We rise to show we are determined to create a new kind of consciousness – one where violence will be resisted until it is unthinkable.
And we in Second Life can be part of this global movement.
The Second Life event will feature a four-region stage where 200 people can come together to dance, surrounded by an area of art installations, an arena for poetry and dramatic productions, and informational exhibits. A variety of performers will play over the 24-hour period and poetry and dramatic events will be held at different times, enabling people all over the world to attend this virtual event no matter their timezone. The regions will have a General maturity rating to allow all residents an opportunity to participate.
Pictures are welcome on the event’s Flickr group.
Visit the One Billion Rising in Second Life blog for the programme of events and landmarks.
Ghee is proud to sponsor One Billion Rising in SL. To celebrate we have produced two gifts - one for everyone that will be available only at the One Billion Rising Sims on 14th February, and one for our Ghee VIP Group members, available at the Ghee main store. Join us and rise!
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