Today, we observe the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, established by the United Nations General Assembly in resolution A/RES/54/134 of 17 December 1999, to encourage reflection on the progress made and the efforts undertaken to eradicate all forms of violence against women.
The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, adopted on 20 December 1993 (A/RES/48/104), specifies that such violence includes physical, sexual, and psychological abuse: occurring within the family, taking place in the wider community, or perpetrated or condoned by the State, in any context.
Despite international initiatives, many regions in the Arab world continue to face serious violations of women’s rights, often linked to political violence and judicial repression.
Alkarama’s Activism
Alkarama continues to work towards the promotion and protection of human rights in the Arab world, regardless of the victims’ ethnicity, religion or gender. Particular attention is given to violations targeting women, especially when committed by State institutions against citizens peacefully advocating for human rights.
In 2025, on 26 August, Alkarama filed an individual complaint with the United Nations Human Rights Committee (CCPR) in Geneva on behalf of Ms Nawal Kara Bouslama, a Franco-Algerian businesswoman, to denounce the serious and repeated violations of her fundamental rights in Algeria, closely linked to corrupt practices within State institutions.
Furthermore, on 16 October 2025, Alkarama submitted the case of Ms Saïda El Alami to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention. This Moroccan blogger and human rights activist is known for her steadfast defence of fundamental freedoms and her active presence on social media, where she regularly highlights human rights violations and comments on political and social developments in Morocco.