HIGHLIGHTS OF RISINGS AND CREATIVE RESISTANCE ACTIONS :
SINGAPORE Performance of self-written monologues by girls age 16 and above on the themes of sexual violence , gender roles , stereotypes and abuse . Led by the newly formed OBR Youth Wing of Singapore .
JAPAN Dance events across the country with the themes : “ Let ’ s Dance and Open the Door to Freedom ”/ “ Freedom of Self Determination ”. Issues highlighted are the problem of poverty , single parent families , single mothers , discrimination against women , support for pregnant teenage girls .
HONG KONG Thousands of domestic and migrant workers from all across Asia and their local Hong Kong allies held a big in-person 7- hour dance event - rising for freedom from discrimination and exclusions , and for justice .
INDONESIA Youth risings took place in schools in 17 provinces of Indonesia - rising to end sexual abuse in schools , particularly in Islamic boarding schools , and Rising for Land , Food and Climate Justice .
MYANMAR The main rising was led by IDP ( Internally Displaced Peoples ), women , children and youth - rising for freedom for women and youth activists who are in prison as political prisoners , and for those who are fleeing border areas to other countries because of political oppression and suppression .