The Second International Tribunal on Crimes Against Women will conclude with a ceremony celebrating sisterhood, resilience, hope, and the unwavering determination to push boundaries and transform society.

The evening will begin with an outdoor procession; a moment when the Tribunal participants will step outside the theatre to meet the wider public, including men and allies. During this procession, an artwork by Renate Els Aerts will be unveiled: “The Universal House, the Earth, the Womb.” Around this powerful piece, we will gather to sing a shared song, dance and place our written messages within and around the sculpture. In light, chants, movement and collective presence, we will create a moment of communal energy and visibility in the heart of the city.

After this brief but symbolic encounter with the public, the ceremony returns to the theatre for an evening of music and celebration. The night will feature a full performance by Think Again, a groundbreaking all-women global music project uniting musicians and instruments from vastly different cultures. Passionate artists, the members of Think Again bring original compositions, and blend musical traditions from around the world (Egypt, Palestina, Irak, Columbia, Sweden), with contemporary European influences. Their reinterpretations transform ancestral sounds through deconstruction, innovation and joyful reinvention, breathing new life into world music.

The audience will also be welcomed with other surprises: songs and short performances by additional women’s groups, each offering their own artistic contribution.

Together, these elements bring the Tribunal to a close in a spirit of music, resilience, joy, and shared humanity.

A fitting finale for a unique and universal event: the 2026WOMEN Tribunal on Crimes Against Women—a night of voices rising, stories shared and hope made visible.

Language: Multi-lingual

This performance is part of the 2026WOMEN Tribunal, Calling all voices to unite for gender justice and equality.

BACKGROUND 

All 2026WOMEN TRIBUNAL activities are proposed by a collective of partner organisations that work with a FINTA public at community level to promote gender equality, solidarity and empowerment. This event is coordinated by Madam Fortuna as part of their initiative ‘2026WOMEN’ - a collective of women of all ages, from diverse cultures, religions, and backgrounds, sharing their experiences of violence against women worldwide. They turn these stories into art using theatre, music, visual arts, photography, and video.

Founded in Antwerp in 2022, the initiative now connects with local groups of women in Marseille, Rotterdam, and Barcelona. Each year, these women meet for a 7-day residency to create a unique performance - Discover the 2026WOMEN’s new performance on March 26 & 27, 2026, at Arenberg !!

The partner organisations currently collaborating on this initiative include : Madam Fortuna, beweging.net, Arenberg, University Libre Bruxelles, University Lille, GAMS, Rebelle vzw, Furia, SIEMPRE, Femma, CAW Alma, CAW Passage, Kras, W100, Bahtale Romnja, Persephone, Ourni, Tonnelhuis, Klappei, Soroptimists International, Gender History Archive Centre, Erasmus University Rotterdam, UCLL Social Work Department, AP Hogeschool, Karel de Grote Hogeschool, ACV, WSM, Avansa Regio Antwerp, Kurdish Women's Movement in Europe (TJK-E), Jineoloji, Humanitarian Welfare Association, Dar Al Amal, 2060Flow, Keolis, BecauseUArt (Marseille), Les Tetes de l'Art (Marseille), Carabutsi (Barcelona), Nigerian Ladies of Dignity (Rotterdam)

This event is funded by:

• Madam Fortuna
• Arenberg
• beweging.net
• City of Antwerp
• State of Flanders
• CIVIS 
• Keolis 
• Erasmus University Rotterdam

For more information and collaboration please contact anna@madamfortuna.be and visit www.2026women.org/tribunal