Disappointment over low government turnout at One Billion Rising event
16 Feb 2013, 12:30 PM
Luke Powell
Organisers at One Billion Rising in the Maldives have expressed disappointment over the number government officials who failed to attend the event, aimed at ending violence towards women.
The international campaign was launched in the Maldives on Thursday (February 14) by NGO Hope for Women at Jumhooree Maidhaan in Male’.
The One Billion Rising campaign began after research revealed that one in three women around the world will be raped or beaten in their lifetime.
The gathering in Male’ featured live music and dance performances, and saw many young men and women in the crowds dancing together.
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