SAY 'NO' TO FAMILY VIOLENCE
There is absolutely no reason for violence.
Not physical violence.
Not psychological abuse.
Not sexual violence.
Not verbal abuse.
Not vendettas.
Not vengeance.
Not retribution.
Not war.
Mahatma Gandhi said,
"Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind.
It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man."
Let us say "NO" to violence.
Let it end with us.
Not physical violence.
Not psychological abuse.
Not sexual violence.
Not verbal abuse.
Not vendettas.
Not vengeance.
Not retribution.
Not war.
Mahatma Gandhi said,
"Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind.
It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man."
Let us say "NO" to violence.
Let it end with us.
www.areyouok.org.nz
BREAK THE CHAIN
This 4.5-minute film, "Break the Chain,"
was created for the One Billion Rising campaign to stop violence against women.
It was produced by Eve Ensler and V-Day, directed by Tony Stroebel,
written and produced by Tena Clark with music by Tena Clark and Tim Heintz,
and featuring dancer and choreographer Debbie Allen.
This 4.5-minute film, "Break the Chain,"
was created for the One Billion Rising campaign to stop violence against women.
It was produced by Eve Ensler and V-Day, directed by Tony Stroebel,
written and produced by Tena Clark with music by Tena Clark and Tim Heintz,
and featuring dancer and choreographer Debbie Allen.
Intro-
I raise my arms to the sky
On my knees I pray
I'm not afraid anymore
I will walk through that door
Walk, dance, rise
Walk, dance, rise
I can see a world where we all live
Safe and free from all oppression
No more rape or incest, or abuse
Women are not a possession
You've never owned me, don't even know me I'm not invisible,
I'm simply wonderful I feel my heart for the first time racing
I feel alive,
I feel so amazing
I dance cause I love
Dance cause I dream
Dance cause I've had enough
Dance to stop the screams
Dance to break the rules
Dance to stop the pain
Dance to turn it upside down
Its time to break the chain, oh yeah
Break the Chain
Dance, rise
Dance, rise
In the middle of this madness, we will stand I know there is a better world
Take your sisters & your brothers by the hand
Reach out to every woman & girl
This is my body, my body's holy
No more excuses, no more abuses
We are mothers, we are teachers,
We are beautiful, beautiful creatures
I dance cause I love
Dance cause I dream
Dance cause I've had enough
Dance to stop the screams
Dance to break the rules
Dance to stop the pain
Dance to turn it upside down
It's time to break the chain, oh yeah
Break the Chain, oh yeah
Break the Chain
Dance Break Inst.
Dance, rise
Dance, rise
Sister won't you help me, sister won't you rise x4
Dance, rise
Dance, rise
Sister won't you help me, sister won't you rise x4
This is my body, my body's holy
No more excuses, no more abuses
We are mothers, we are teachers,
We are beautiful, beautiful creatures
I dance cause I love
Dance cause I dream
Dance cause I've had enough
Dance to stop the screams
Dance to break the rules
Dance to stop the pain
Dance to turn it upside down
Its time to break the chain, oh yeah
Break the Chain, oh yeah
Break the Chain
(Repeat chorus)
I raise my arms to the sky
On my knees I pray
I'm not afraid anymore
I will walk through that door
Walk, dance, rise
Walk, dance, rise
I can see a world where we all live
Safe and free from all oppression
No more rape or incest, or abuse
Women are not a possession
You've never owned me, don't even know me I'm not invisible,
I'm simply wonderful I feel my heart for the first time racing
I feel alive,
I feel so amazing
I dance cause I love
Dance cause I dream
Dance cause I've had enough
Dance to stop the screams
Dance to break the rules
Dance to stop the pain
Dance to turn it upside down
Its time to break the chain, oh yeah
Break the Chain
Dance, rise
Dance, rise
In the middle of this madness, we will stand I know there is a better world
Take your sisters & your brothers by the hand
Reach out to every woman & girl
This is my body, my body's holy
No more excuses, no more abuses
We are mothers, we are teachers,
We are beautiful, beautiful creatures
I dance cause I love
Dance cause I dream
Dance cause I've had enough
Dance to stop the screams
Dance to break the rules
Dance to stop the pain
Dance to turn it upside down
It's time to break the chain, oh yeah
Break the Chain, oh yeah
Break the Chain
Dance Break Inst.
Dance, rise
Dance, rise
Sister won't you help me, sister won't you rise x4
Dance, rise
Dance, rise
Sister won't you help me, sister won't you rise x4
This is my body, my body's holy
No more excuses, no more abuses
We are mothers, we are teachers,
We are beautiful, beautiful creatures
I dance cause I love
Dance cause I dream
Dance cause I've had enough
Dance to stop the screams
Dance to break the rules
Dance to stop the pain
Dance to turn it upside down
Its time to break the chain, oh yeah
Break the Chain, oh yeah
Break the Chain
(Repeat chorus)