Violence against women remains a deeply rooted and widespread problem globally. The ‘One Billion Rising’ movement derives its name from the alarming statistic that approximately one in three women—equivalent to one billion individuals worldwide—will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. Fueled by the urgency to address this crisis, the campaign seeks to inspire collective action and raise awareness on a massive scale.

On January 15, 2024, around 7:30 in the morning, students, faculty, and staff gathered in the ISAT U Leon Campus covered gym to participate in a five-minute dance, formally launching One Billion Rising (OBR) 2024. They danced to the tune of ‘Isang Bilyon.’ The activity was spearheaded by Mrs. Jeremy C. Lamoste, the Gender and Development (GAD) coordinator of the campus.