BWA Sinjar Center Organizes Awareness Event on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, which marks the first day of the 16 Days Campaign, Baghdad Women Association/Sinjar Center organized a event under the slogan “Orange Unites Us Against Violence.” The event included discussion sessions with the participation of civil society members, civil society organizations, and relevant security and military bodies such as the Community Police, the National Security Service, and the Sinjar Police Directorate, in addition to representatives from various government departments. Our message was” No to violence, Yes to freedom”. The discussions also addressed mechanisms and ways to reach the competent authorities when experiencing violence, with the aim of raising awareness and empowering women to access protection and support In addition, 40 trees were distributed to women and planted in their homes under the name “Freedom for Women