MONGOLIA Organized a “ Freedom for Women ” demonstration with civil society organizations , which included a women ’ s march and the dancing of OBR ’ s “ Break the Chain ”. Main rising event in the central square focused on women ’ s rights to emotional freedom , sexual freedom , financial freedom and physical freedom .
TAIWAN A runway fashion show was held which encouraged women and gender diverse people to express the meaning of freedom using their bodies and design .
PHILIPPINES Gabriela chapters , community groups and government departments nationwide held over 200 various creative risings that led up to events across the country - rising for freedom and celebrating 10 years of OBR . Community risings were led by grassroots women , women workers , women farmers , teachers , LGBTQI + communities , youth and indigenous groups . The Main Manila Rising was a huge artistic rising concert featuring bands and artists . Youth Risings with thousands of participants in over 100 colleges in schools also led this year ’ s actions . Major risings also took place in the Houses of Senate and Congress and the Philippine Supreme Court .
NEW ZEALAND Migrant women led the OBR in Auckland highlighting migrants issues , and was organized by a 16 year old migrant girl ( who began organizing OBR when she was 14 ).
AUSTRALIA Multiple risings took place across the country – with one of the highlights being the Byron Bay rising at the beach once again at sunrise , along with performances of “ Vagina Conversations ” – an original play featuring some of Byron Shire ’ s powerful and creative women who gathered to share personal stories .
ESWATINI Community level risings took place using sports , dance and art to engage the youth . Main Rising focused on the theme of what freedom means to them as their government pushes back on their freedoms . Their OBR Convention showcased speeches , art , songs , dancing , drumming and their own original OBR Africa dance .