1 Billion Rising 2013 - dancers

1 Billion Rising 2013 - dancers, a photo by Wanderfull1 on Flickr.

A 1 Billion Rising event was held at The Core during lunch hour on Valentines Day (2013). The purpose of 1 Billion Rising (a world-wide happening) was to raise awareness of violence against women. Rather than being a somber affair, the event was also a celebration of women's strength in solidarity. Local dancers performed and then were followed by anyone who wanted to dance their support.

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1 Billion Rising YYC

One Billion Rising

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