As part of continued efforts to end domestic violence in Guyana, the Sisterhood of Support & Service (S4) Foundation will be hosting its annual “one billion rising” event, replicating a call for justice for abused women and girls.According to statistics, one in three women – about one billion – will be beaten or raped in her lifetime. On February 14, 2013, Guyana joined ‘One Billion People’ in 207 countries, who rose and danced to demand an end to violence against women and girls.“This February 14, we are escalating our efforts and are calling on women and men to ‘Rise and Demand Justice’ for women and girls everywhere, this includes victims of rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation and sex slavery. V-Day exists for no other reason than to stop violence against women and girls,Axel Tuanzebe Manchester United Jersey,” spokesperson of the group, Shahiba Radix explained.The “One billion rising” movement is a part of a global initiative started over 14 years ago by Eve Ensler, an American Tony-award winning playwright and activist, best known for her play ‘The Vagina Monologues.’“One billion rising is an excellent opportunity for Guyana to join the rest of world in fight to end violence against women; it sort of puts us on the map in this regard,” Radix assertedShe? further explained that,Alan Pulido Mexico Jersey, “while S4 foundation was established two years ago,Asmir Begovic Jersey, to promote sisterhood in Guyana … It’s new Executive Director, Imarah Radix, hosted ‘One Billion Rising’ here in Guyana for the very first time last year.”“Last year’s occasion was the largest event in the Caribbean and brought Guyana to the attention to the world and to the Founder, Ms. Eve Ensler,Branislav Ivanovic Chelsea Jersey, who is now contemplating a visit here,” she addedRadix says that the Foundation is currently focused on empowering women through diversified skills training into non-traditional areas—-Agriculture, healthcare and entrepreneurship.The upcoming campaign will be hosted at Parc Rayne, Rahaman’s Park, Houston. It will feature representatives from approximately thirty-five organisations.“We will start with a formal event… short speeches and entertainment for one hour. Our hope is that the event will be interactive …Persons attending will stay and engage the various organizations on their mandate and present work in a safe,Elias Brazil Jersey, tasteful and cheerful environment suitable for all the family.”“It’s for everybody. There will also be educational material and literature available for public view. Several booths will be on site, ‘Food for the Poor’ will be distributing text books, and DVDs of current family movies, Bravo Arts will be doing Face-Painting,Collen Warner Toronto Shirts, and lots of light refreshments will be provided. Everything will be free of charge.”