What is "v-day"

V-Day, February 14, is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls started by author, playwright and activist Eve Ensler. It has been co-ordinated by a 501(c)(3) organization since 1998 which allows royalty-free performances of The Vagina Monologues to be held for charity every February 14. Ensler has been quoted as saying that it was women's reactions to the play that inspired her and her colleagues to launch V-Day. The 'V' in V-Day stands for Victory, Valentine and Vagina.