Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) rise with its sisters in the region to join “ONE BILLION RISING”, a global movement promoted by V-Day organisation to end all forms of violence against women (VAW) and call for gender equality and justice in the world.
It is designed to show the world the collective strength, numbers and solidarity of women across the regions. On 14 February 2013, activists across the world will walk, dance and strike to raise the awareness on VAW. APWLD’s members and network in the region have been mobilising the movement to end all forms of violence against women.
In solidarity with our international sisters, APWLD invite you to join and own this movement as we call for one billion world citizens to stand up and demand an end to violence against women. You can rise by:
- Send a letter to your local lawmakers demanding for the prioritisation on legislations that protects women from violence
- Spread the words about ONE BILLION RISING and organise or engage in discussions on ways to address violence against women in your community
- Change your Facebook profile picture to ONE BILLION RISING logo and organise online social gathering
- Join your local movement to Strike, Dance and Rise!
“Violence against women knows no borders. It is experienced by women from across the globe regardless of their status or background. APWLD, as part of the women’s movements have stand together with our sisters in the region in the struggle to end violence against women for decades. We call on our network and sisters to support this RISING,” comments Kate Lappin, Regional Coordinator of APWLD.
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