Say no to domestic violence with One Billion Rising

Next Tuesday (February 12) at 12.30pm Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service will join with people around the world for One Billion Rising, the largest day of action in the history of V-Day - the global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. One Billion Rising began as a call to action based ont he staggering statistic that one in three women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at seven billion, this adds up to more than oen billion women and girls. Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service is encouraging as many as possible to join with them in the Bridge Centre at 12.30pm on February 12 to say no to violence against women. More information on the initiative is available in the interim by calling Anne or Mary on 057 9351796 or emailing info@odvss.ie.