INDIA
OBR is able to bring in so many social justice movements , and is also able to hold very loudly and powerfully , the multiple calls of unity , solidarity , diversity , inclusiveness , justice . As well as bringing in the calls against discrimination of so many marginalized and oppressed communities – like Dalits , Muslim women , sex workers , factory workers and transgender people .
SOUTH AFRICA
The OBR SA theme of “ If They Can ’ t Protect Us , We Will Start Protecting Ourselves ” led to many communities and NGO ’ s adopting the same call and theme . Because of this the Safety and Protection of Women and Children is being spoken of in the media as a priority issue . It has been quoted more frequently than any other issue in civil society service /
Local governments have now been tasked to have GBV ( gender based violence ) programs in all departments as part of their service delivery .
MIAMI , USA
OBR Miami was instrumental in creating the space for the revolutionary survivor-led messaging and billboard campaign for The Official Sex Trafficking Campaign of the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee with the State Attorney ’ s office and Women ’ s Fund Miami-Dade . Massive impact with both national and global reach .
ITALY
After 8 years , OBR is perceived as a floating island , like an umbrella movement – where all women can refer to in order to connect and fight for their basic rights still denied by the government .