POLAND
All actions in Poland carried out the same OBR slogan which was of huge local importance .
All groups were provided information on the subject , and received graphic design materials , posters and flyers ready for printing .
All groups also received meme designs on the subject which they can use for local media communications .
They also have a singular online base where all OBR materials in their language , as well as OBR graphics , dance lessons and music can be accessed .
Used local Zumba clubs to prepare communities for the Rising events
Held a special OBR actions during their largest open-air music festiva in the country – the “ Pol and Rock Festival ”.
CAMBODIA
Camped at rural areas for youth risings and held public events on the themes : “ Public perception of gender issues and victim blaming in Cambodia ”. They involved government officials from the Ministry of Women ’ s Affairs to join their panel discussions in the communities .
Held training programs on gender sensitivity , engagement in organizing and ending discrimination .
Created their own choreography using the OBR songs .
BANGLADESH
Organized a special OBR event with adolescents ( age 16 – 19 ) where a discussion was held regarding causes of contemporary thinking of violence against women . The 5 young panel speakers where from different areas and backgrounds such as indigenous community , a Trans girl , under privileged student , a student from an English medium school , and a village girl from the rural areas . After the young speakers , a panel with senior speakers also took place , comprised of a teacher , a clinical psychologist , an activist , a Trans woman , writer / publisher and a representative of differently abled people . Theme was on “ Possible ways to reduce the number of VAW on adolescent people ”.
Another main rising was a “ Raise The Vibration , Rise for Revolution ” artistic cultural events with many artists , singers , dancers , poets , writers , and activists .
SWAZILAND
Held numerous pre Rising events - made up of street marches in all 4 regions . These were led by domestic workers , street vendors , children , youth and men . A big Rising was held to commemorate Street Vendors day – with a march and dialogue – and graced by member of parliament , mayor and civil society organizations .
Main Rising was led by the youth with a huge march and artistic event – with a lot of dancing and singing . Highlight was the youth dancing the new OBR song “ We Are Rising ” with their own choreography . houses – which focused on children rising in solidarity through dance and their original choreography .
JAPAN
Partnered with the Advocated for Flowers demo ( which is a popular initiative in Japan where flowers are held during events ), as well as using the popular song “ The One And Only Flower In The World ” – recorded by a famous Japanese band .