One Billion Rising: Nation unites in fight against sexual violence

Feb 14, 2013 23:09pm

Women dance to the theme song of the 'One Billion Rising' campaign in Mumbai. 'One Billion Rising' is a global campaign aimed to call for an end to violence against women and girls.
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Girls in Kolkata participate in 'One Billion Rising' campaign.
Priyanka Gupta, CNN-IBN
Many people from all walks of life gathered to pledge their commitment to ending violence against girls and women.
Priyanka Gupta, CNN-IBN
The 'One Billion Rising' campaign saw a huge support in India with many women coming out on roads to participate in it.
Priyanka Gupta, CNN-IBN
Millions took to streets on the Valentine's Day to dance and sing to raise voice against rising crimes against women.
Priyanka Gupta, CNN-IBN
Hundreds of people gathered at Parliament Street in Delhi to participate in 'One Billion Rising' campaign on February 14.
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Veteran actress and social activist Shabana Azmi took part in 'One Billion Rising' campaign to end violence against women on Valentine's day in Bhopal on February 14.
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Many popular faces were also seen participating in the campaign in Mumbai.
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A woman stands on a pavement as she participates in the 'One Billion Rising' campaign in Delhi on February 14.
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A woman writes a message as she participates in the 'One Billion Rising' campaign in Delhi on February 14.
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Women dance to the theme song of the 'One Billion Rising' campaign in Delhi on February 14.
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A man wearing a pink wig dances to the theme song of the 'One Billion Rising' campaign in Mumbai.
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