One Billion Rising: Charter for Compassion Partner
Channel: Walking Moon Studios
Date: 2015-01-24

"One Billion Rising" is a movement mobilized to bring attention to the global epidemic of violence against women

On February 14 women will gather in communities all over the planet to rise up to tell their stories, raise their voices to be heard, and to dance. One way to bring attention to the problem is to organize an event or flash mob. Call the media and film your event. Toolkits and information are available at www.onebillionrising.org 

This event was held at the Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Appleton, Wisconsin- a Compassionate Congregation and member of the International Charter for Compassion. Film courtesy of Ron Haese, A.V. guru filmmaker and activist with final production by Walking Moon Studio, International.

One Billion Rising organization is a Charter Partner with the International Charter for Compassion another global movement toward compassion for self, others and the planet. Charter Partners include more than 250 compassionate communities and 700 partners worldwide. www.charterforcompassion.org 

The film is a collaborative initiative of organizations, of "Words and Violence" online project in its 4th edition hosted at Voices Education, pedagogical institute and educational arm of the Charter for Compassion. 

The charter sectors meet and work toward resolution of the global challenges facing modern society. Sectors include: Education; Environment; Science & Research; Communities; Healthcare; Business; The Arts; Restorative Justice; Peace & Non-Violence; Religion, Spirituality & interfaith. 

Alone it is daunting and overwhelming to try to make a difference in the world. Together, in solidarity, change is inevitable and we make the world a better place.. Come and lend your voice, your talent, your gifts, your hands or just bring your willingness to make a difference.