INDIA
RISING : Against the CAA ( Citizenship Amendment Act – perceived as anti- Muslim ) which is against the Constitution of India To end the discrimination of minorities and its implications on the citizens of the country , specially with regard to single women , tribal communities , transgender communities To focus on subjects including Constitution and Indian Democracy , rising fascism integrated with Hindutva nationalism and Hindi Rashtra To focus on Citizenship , definition , equal rights , women ’ s rights , hate politics , patriarchy and religion , and peace initiatives
PHILIPPINES
THEME : “ Defend Our Future ! Defend Our Motherland ” – a call to end imperialist plunder that exposes women to the worst forms of violence
RISING : To end capitalist greed and what is has done to the environment , to indigenous people , communities and their culture , and to the rest of the people To end fascism and tyranny – focusing on how the government has used it armed forces , the police , and how it has weaponized the law to go after women and other activists asserting their rights , defending their communities and the environment , and reclaiming their democratic rights
ADDITIO NAL THEME : “ RISE FOR RICE ” * February 14 also marks the 1st anniversary of the signing of the Rice Liberalization Law . This law pushed to lift any control and tariff over rice imports in the country , affecting small farmers , ordinary consumer , rice dealers , practically the whole country , and will kill the agriculture industry in the Philippines .
RISING : To focus on the plight of peasants and their struggle to defend Philippine agriculture against liberalization To demand the P750 ( USD $ 14 ) National Minimum Wage , and regular and better working conditions for women