ART AND ACTIVISM AS A METHOD FOR CHANGE WITHIN ONE BILLION RISING
DANCE demands attention DANCE is spiritual , cultural and something everyone relates to – a space to express DANCE claims spaces DANCE is empowerment DANCE unifies people DANCE brings people together and starts critical conversations DANCE is a powerful tool to create , generate and cement solidarity DANCE creates awareness DANCE gives a greater sense of community DANCE is used to sensitize , educate , change mindsets and alert people DANCE is an expression of self and of emotions DANCE connects people DANCE expresses freedom DANCE creates images , stories and spreads messages DANCE draws people ’ s attentions to issues DANCE has become the new trend to pass on valuable information DANCE brings relief from separation and silence DANCE motivates people to stand up and get engaged
OBR , because of art , creatively highlights our struggle OBR , through art , paves the way for more groups to join the movement OBR using art , creates broader space to advance and include issues of society OBR galvanizes interest in the subject of violence against women and intersecting issues of violence OBR creates anti-violence women ’ s networks OBR acts as a support group for groups and individual activists OBR , because of art , enables local governments to join the movement OBR and art allow communities to socially engage while receiving valuable information OBR allows communicative expression and not just decorative expression OBR and art facilitate communication with people more than talks and conference do OBR propagates positive energy – making everyone want to join and take part OBR dances and anthems make everyone brave to express themselves