2026WOMEN - Madam Fortuna vzw

Creating, Sharing, and Empowering – Our women's project 2026Women will continue in 2025!

Women around the world face violence on a daily basis, and many of these difficult or inhumane incidents remain under the radar. Led by Madam Fortuna vzw, in collaboration with Because U Art, Les Têtes de l’Art (Marseille), and Carabutsi (Barcelona), our project 2026WOMEN seeks to examine these issues and patriarchal culture, raise awareness, and empower women to take action. With our all-female team, we aim to share our stories through art and dialogue, creating a world that is safe and welcoming for everyone.

All information and activities can be found on the website 2026WOMEN

Practical Information: 2026WOMEN meets every two weeks. Exact dates can be found here:

AGENDA

Textile Workshops
In addition to regular meetings, there are numerous extra sessions for textile and drawing workshops. Check the 2026WOMEN website for full details.

Kickoff Tribunal 2026
On On February 10 , we will host the first kickoff meeting for Tribunal26 at Madam Fortuna, together with 15 partners. The second information session is scheduled for May 6. The main tribunal events will take place on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Arenberg.

International Women's Day: “We Strike Because We Care”
On March 8, 2026WOMEN will participate in “We Strike Because We Care”. During this action we will share information about the 2026 Tribunal and the central themes.

Trajectory 2025: Artistic Practice & Discussion Groups

This year we focus on artistic practice, combined with in-depth discussion groups around socially urgent themes. Guest speakers bring expertise and insight.

Discussion Groups & Themes

The medical side of discrimination

Gynecological violence, lack of research into women's bodies and discrimination around menstruation.
Rebelle vzw will give a presentation on menstruation and the inequalities that result from it (date to be announced).
Hanan Ben Abdeslam will speak on June 21 about perinatal care and sexual well-being.

Forced marriages and domestic violence