December 10, 2025

EWRA, in collaboration with NEWA, hosted a convening to commemorate Human Rights Day and mark the closing of the 16 Days of Activism On December 10, 2025, EWRA, in collaboration with NEWA, hosted a convening to commemorate Human Rights Day and mark the closing of the 16 Days of Activism. The event brought together diverse stakeholders to strengthen rights-based approaches to preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV).Participants engaged in a presentation on GBV as a human rights issue, highlighting persistent challenges in prevention and response. The discussion underscored that meaningful progress against GBV requires tackling its root causes, with gender inequality at the core, and building integrated responses through partnerships with community institutions, including Idirs.From reflective dialogue to collective commitments on the “Branches of Change” Human Rights Tree, the convening reinforced our shared mission: to protect women and girls, support women human rights defenders, and advance gender equality in all spaces.Happy International Human Rights Day!