Sunday, March 3, 2013

One Billion Rising

One Billion Rising is an international movement against global violence towards women and girls.  On February 14th 2013, communities all around the world joined in raising awareness about this issue, which is I think a part of the greatest battle of our generation- realizing the violation of ('invisible') women's rights around the world. QMU had a flashmob in the afternoon (Bucketlist:  flashmob- check!) organized by the Dance Movement Psychotherapy students.  It was small, but an incredibly powerful experience and reminder of how lucky I am and how much I have to celebrate as a woman! Here is the link: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX2GJc2wwis
I am the one in front that (clearly) missed the dance instruction...
More info about One Billion Rising:  http://onebillionrising.org/

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