No matter what happens: Bamberg dances against violence against women! Be there!

No matter what happens: Bamberg dances against violence against women! Be there!

On February 14, 2026, people will dance, scream and show solidarity on Maxplatz in Bamberg. This day marks the global day of action “One Billion Rising,” which draws attention to the depressing realities of violence against women and girls. The event, which begins at 2:26 p.m., is part of a global movement launched in 2012 by U.S. activist Eve Ensler. Loud wiesentbote.de The first global gathering in 2013 received a great response.

A horrifying picture shows that one in three women will experience violence in their lifetime, often in their immediate relationships and families. It is therefore of great importance for the organizers to raise awareness of this problem in society and to create a network of solidarity between women. In 2025, around 60,000 people in Germany took part in the initiative's activities, and numerous cities have joined forces again for 2026, including Bamberg.

A strong motto

This year's motto "Women on Fire - Ni una menos" sends a strong message against patriarchal violence and focuses on prevention and combating the causes of abuse. The campaign song “Ni una menos – Women on Fire” (GEMA-free) will be played to accompany the event, which is intended to motivate the dancers to protest. Those interested are invited to take part in the dance activities and develop their own choreographies in order to make a strong statement together, explains the official website One Billion Rising.

The dance activities themselves are also published on social platforms so that the message reaches a wider audience. The organizers are relying on digital visibility and are planning a YouTube playlist with videos from all participating locations. In the run-up to the big day, there are several practice sessions in Bamberg to prepare the dancers for the action:

• 23. Januar 2026, 15:30 Uhr, Mütterzentrum – MGH Känguruh, Heinrich-Weber-Platz 10
• 26. Januar 2026, 15:30 Uhr, Kufa, Ohmstr. 3
• 6. Februar 2026, 17:00 Uhr, Jugendzentrum BENZE, Coburger Str. 45 b
• 7. Februar 2026, 15:30 Uhr, Body & Soul, Kronacher Str. 61

Together against violence

Support for the event comes from various directions. The equal opportunities offices of the city, the district and the University of Bamberg, Känguruh e. V. and the Christopher Street Day Bamberg e. V. are behind the campaign. This is not only intended to send a signal against violence, but also to create a realistic picture of the situation, because loud wiesentbote.de In a world of over 7 billion people, more than a billion women are affected.

The movement's demands are also clearly defined: perpetrators should be pilloried, media reporting on them should be improved and comprehensive prevention work should be carried out at all levels. In addition, training on empathy for all age groups as well as exit support and protective facilities for women are urgently needed. It is important in society to promote equality and break down role stereotypes in order to create non-violent living conditions.

If you would like more information or would like to take part in the campaign, please visit the movement's website www.onebillionrising.de all the necessary details.