Causes

V-Day

V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls.

Beneficiary:	Donations to the cause benefit: V-Day A 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Positions:	Rape, incest, battery, genital mutilation and sexual slavery must end now.
Category:	Public Advocacy - Civil Rights and Liberties
Description:	V-DAY'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY! Join Us and Change the Story of Women To celebrate the last ten years of ending violence against women and girls and welcome the next ten years, thousands of V-Day benefits are scheduled throughout the U.S. and the world from Shenzhen, China to Stockholm, Sweden from Canberra, Australia to Lagos, Nigeria. V-Day's 2008 season will culminate with a mega two-day anniversary celebration in New Orleans Friday - Saturday, April 11-12 at the New Orleans Arena and Louisiana Superdome - V TO THE TENTH. 2008 SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN OF THE GULF SOUTH - KATRINA WARRIORS Each year V-Day increases awareness by focusing on a specific group of women in the world who are resisting violence with courage and vision. In 2008, the spotlight is turned to New Orleans and the Gulf South. The spotlight will highlight the daily ongoing work of women in their communities who have steadfastly kept New Orleans and the Gulf South alive with little to no resources. These women - "Katrina Warriors" - will be honored for their strength and resilience in the face of devastating loss. The spotlight will bring global attention and funds so that women may be safe and empowered in a region whose pulse beats like no other. TO THE TENTH - NEW ORLEANS - APRIL 11-12, 2008 These events will lead up to V TO THE TENTH , the V-Day event of the decade, on April 11 - 12, 2008 at the New Orleans Arena and Louisiana Superdome. On Saturday evening, April 12, V-Day will stage a once in a lifetime event featuring international performances of The Vagina Monologues, musical guests, V-Day activists from across the globe including Kenya, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Philippines, Democratic Republic of Congo and Eastern Europe, men standing up for women and much more. CALPERNIA ADDAMS, GLENN CLOSE, ROSARIO DAWSON, JANE FONDA, SALMA HAYEK, JENNIFER HUDSON, ASHLEY JUDD, JULIA STILES, MARISA TOMEI, KERRY WASHINGTON, OPRAH WINFREY, and musicians COMMON, EVE, CHARMAINE NEVILLE, and FAITH HILL have already signed on.* The evening will open minds and hearts and raise much needed attention and funds for groups working to end violence against women and girls around the world, and in New Orleans and the Gulf South. TICKETS FROM $25-$1000 >> SUPERLOVE, SUPERDOME, April 11-12, 2008 Over the weekend, Friday - Saturday, April 11 -12, the Superdome will be transformed into SUPERLOVE. Activities will strengthen the V-Day model of empowerment by linking art and activism; building bridges across class, nationality and racial divides; and providing a center of caring, learning and healing for the local community. During the two days V-Day will reclaim the dome, transforming it into a place of empowerment and action. Special wellness programs are being planned for the women of the Gulf South free of charge throughout the two days. The space will also feature events and programming - open to all - with international and local speakers (Carole Bebelle Rosario Dawson, Jane Fonda, Dr. Denis Mukwege, Suze Orman, NYC Council Speaker Chris Quinn, Rha Goddess, Kerry Washington and more), spoken word and performances, art installations, and more. V-Day activists from around the world can meet at the Superdome to network and connect with each other, and the women of the Gulf South. For more information, including resources on getting there please visit http://www.vday.org/contents/v10 To sign up to organize a 2008 V-Day event, visit http://vspot.vday.org/signup/ The 'V' in V-Day stands for Victory, Valentine and Vagina. To connect to and communicate with other V-Day organizers, participants, and supporters, please join this group: http://facebook.com/group.php?gid =2491751430