This meeting aimed to strengthen social bonds, build trust and familiarity among participants, and create a safe space for networking and exchanging experiences, as well as to develop and build shared advocacy strategies that support women’s issues and enhance their role in the community, contributing to stronger team spirit and an increased sense of belonging.

The meeting reviewed the current social, political, and economic context and its impact on women and vulnerable groups. It assessed the Association’s programs, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement. Strategic priorities for the coming period were discussed, focusing on women’s protection, empowerment, psychosocial support, advocacy, and flexible programming, including online initiatives.

Financial sustainability and partnership opportunities were also addressed. The meeting concluded with key decisions and recommendations to guide the Association’s work in 2026.

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, Baghdad Women Association (BWA) held the closing conference for the project “Enhancing Resilience to Support Victims and Survivors of Digital Violence Against Women in Jordan and Iraq” at Dilshad Hotel – Duhok. The conference was organized by BWA as part of the 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women campaign, under the theme:
“The Psychological, Social, and Technical Dimensions of Digital Violence Against Survivors.”

The conference was attended by representatives from government entities, members of parliament, civil society organizations, and covered by local media outlets.

The event included a detailed presentation of the project phases, activities, and achievements implemented by BWA with the support of the SecDev Foundation.

As part of the “Iraqi Female Changemakers” project, Baghdad Women Association concluded a series of trainings for changemakers in Al anbar by implementing a special activity within the 16 Days of Activism campaign. The activity took place in Fallujah – at BWA Center, on 26 November 2025.

The event witnessed the participation of 16 women from active changemakers in the community. The participants conducted interactive activities highlighting the importance of combating violence against women and girls, and emphasized the role of women in leading change within their communities. They also discussed the challenges women face in accessing their rights and opportunities for civic participation.

Baghdad Women Association, in collaboration with Youth Resilience Champions and the PVE Subcommittee, successfully implemented a series of inspiring community initiatives in the heart of Kirkuk. These initiatives aimed to foster positive interactions within the community and support youth and women through a variety of activities, including the preparation of the Youth Center, a Children’s Theater Day, a Drawing Day, as well as sports and folkloric events. All activities contributed to strengthening social cohesion and encouraging collaboration among diverse community groups. The active participation of local leaders and community members played a vital role in the success of these initiatives, highlighting their positive impact on the community as a whole.

As part of the project “Call to Action Field Implementation– Phase II (CAFI II),” in partnership with CARE DE and funded by the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO). On 26-27 November 2025, Arab Women Organization organized a regional meeting in Amman, Jordan, bringing together partner organizations from Iraq (Baghdad Women Association and Women Empowerment Organization) and Lebanon (Himaya Daeemm Aataa Association). The meeting a壯陽藥 ddressed key lessons learned and challenges within the CAFI project and included a presentation on the main challenges in Iraq and the project’s results. The Baghdad Women Association was represented by the Programs Manager, Ms. Clara Samir Yokhana, who also participated in a panel discussion on funding challenges and the sustainability of civil society organizations. At the conclusion of the meeting, an information brief about the CAFI project was distributed, highlighting the key achievements in Iraq and the contributions of the two partner organizations.

A national forum on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda was held in Erbil, with the participation of local and international organizations and representatives from governmental institutions. The event aimed to strengthen women’s role in decision-making and peacebuilding in Iraq. It was organized by CARE Iraq in partnership with civil society organizations from the implementing partners BWA, BWO, and WEO, and participating organizations from the governorates of Anbar, Nineveh, and Salah Al-Din, with the presence of representatives from CARE Egypt.

Participants discussed key lessons learned from implementing WPS programs at the local level. The sessions focused on showcasing provincial experiences and exchanging expertise in advocacy, policy development, and capacity-building for local organizations in protection, conflict resolution, and responding to community needs of women and girls.

The event also featured presentations of locally-led initiatives supported by the project’s partners, which contributed to enhancing women’s participation in community dialogues and developing advocacy tools that help improve policies and services provided to women in conflict-affected contexts.

These efforts reaffirm the partners’ commitment to continuing their support for women and civil society organizations, ensuring meaningful participation in peace processes and shaping a more just and secure future for women and girls in Iraq.