On February 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2025, a three-day event dedicated to the fight against violence against women and the protection of human rights took place in the city of Plovdiv. The theme of the forum, "EU Countermeasures Against Violence Against Women" gathered experts, activists, and representatives of organizations from various countries to discuss the current state of legislation and its practical application in EU member states. 

The event was organized by the "YES - United Against Violence" Foundation, whose goals are committed to the protection of human rights and the fight against violence. The event was opened by lawyer Milena Kadieva, founder and executive director of the "YES - United Against Violence" Foundation. As a lawyer with extensive experience in the field of human rights protection, she introduced the participants to the legislation, regulations, and directives of the European Union regarding the protection of women from violence, its practical application in EU member states, and presented specific examples from the practice of various European countries in this area.
A special focus was placed on Directive (EU) 2024/1385 and the opportunities for improving national policies.

Through interactive discussions, practical exercises, and analysis of real cases, the participants had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of legal mechanisms, good practices, challenges faced by different countries in implementing protective measures, and the social consequences of violence. They exchanged ideas on the fight against violence and shared their views on building a safer and fairer society. The event concluded with the presentation of campaigns and video projects developed by the participants, aimed at raising public awareness and encouraging changes in protection policies and public attitudes.