A call for improved education for young girls was among a number of improvements mentioned when over 40 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) joined the international cry opposing violence against women at the One Billion Rising event yesterday.
One Billion Rising, which was first held on February 14, 2013, saw one billion persons in 207 countries joining together to support women’s rights. Guyana’s involvement in the event was organised by the Stella’s Sisterhood of Support and Service (S4) and was backed