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On Sunday 5th of March, the demonstration “One Billion Rising Moldova” organized by the National Coalition Life without Violence took place in the framework of the “One Billion Rising Revolution” movement, the largest worldwide Campaign against Violence against Women. It owes his name to the will to stand up against the reality that 1 in 3 women in the world – one billion – will be beaten or raped during her lifetime.

The campaign first began in 2013 and this year, is focusing on the exploitation of women with the motto RISE! DISRUPT! CONNECT!

Rise! For understanding exploitation and demand to end all forms of exploitation of women and girls.

Disrupt! For resisting, defying and demanding to hold governments, institutions and other perpetrators accountable for their actions.

And finally Connect! Because getting together means drawing attention, acquiring accountability to put more pressure, bringing hope and handing back the power to the people.

The chosen way to bring consciousness is art, especially dance. RCTV Memoria's team and their volunteers, together with other member organizations of the National Coalition, joined the movement in joy and music through an open air flash mob in Chisinau. Messages for supporting women victims of domestic violence have also been left on banners placed on the street. This was definitely a positive step in the fight to raise awareness around violence against women in Moldova in order to prevent it. RCTV Memoria has been involved in and will continue to be part of this cause as long as needed.

For more information on the "One Billion Rising Revolution" movement: http://www.onebillionrising.org/

By Celine Mewissen,

EVS Volunteer at RCTV Memoria