ARTivist performances & Closing Ceremony 2026WOMEN

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.