TJA: We stand with women in Afghanistan
In a statement opposing Taliban repression of women in Afghanistan, TJA said: “We support Afghan women’s legitimate struggle and stand with their determination to live equally and freely.”
‘We will honor Ekin Wan at the site where her body was displayed’
Elif Çetinbaş, who was among those who went to retrieve the body of YJA-Star member Kevser Eltürk during the period when her body was publicly displayed, said: “They tried to send a message to women through what was done to Ekin Wan. We will protest at the very place where her body was publicly displayed.”
MKG releases July report on rights violations against women journalist
According to MKG’s July report on rights violations, 5 journalists were detained, trials against 11 journalists continued and 17 social media accounts were shut down.
FEMENA: Taliban abducted 17 women in 5 days
FEMENA stated that 17 women have been abducted by the Taliban in Herat over the past five days, saying that abductions targeting women continue.
'Shengal must be autonomous to ensure the safety of the Yazidis'
The Women’s Commission of the Kurdistan National Congress said Shengal must be autonomous in a statement marking 12th anniversary of the Shengal Genocide.
Women protest in Kobanê
Kongra Star has called for the prosecution of Ramî Yusif, who sparked outrage after cutting the hair of a Kurdish woman fighter during the attacks on Aleppo and was most recently seen at a demonstration in Girê Spî.
Sakine Cansız Festival: Kurdish women growing hope
At the 13th Sakine Cansız Festival held in Zurich, messages of peace, democratic society and women-led solidarity were delivered.
13th Sakine Cansız Festival begins
The 13th Sakine Cansız Festival has begun in Zurich, Switzerland. Organized with the participation of more than 20 women’s organizations, this year’s festival carries the message, “Now Is the Time for Women.”
13th Sakine Cansız Women's Festival to be held in Zurich
The 13th Sakine Cansız Women's Festival will take place in the Swiss city of Zurich on 28 June.
Ayşe Gökkan sentenced to 19 years 6 months in prison
Ayşe Gökkan, former spokesperson of Free Women’s Movement (Tevgera Jinên Azad-TJA), was sentenced to 19 years and 6 months in prison. The court ruled for her continued detention.
Specialist sergeants, protected by a shield of impunity, killed at least 36 women in 16 years
Specialist sergeants, protected by a shield of impunity within the scope of the special warfare policies being pursued, have killed at least 36 women and wounded 5 in the last 16 years.
'Special warfare is spreading through a policy of impunity'
Şükran Demir from the I Need Peace Women's Initiative, pointing out that the special warfare policies pursued in Kurdistan are spreading through impunity, stated that organized struggle against this is essential.
Reaction to cyberattack on NûJINHA: We will not take a step back
Noting that the cyberattack targeting NûJINHA was an attempt to silence women's voices, NûJINHA Editor Arjin Dilek Öncel said "We will not take a step back," while MKG President Roza Metina stated: "Women's press is being targeted so that women's cries are not heard."
JINNEWS May report: 16 women killed, 25 suspicious deaths
According to JINNEWS’ May violence report, 16 women were killed and 25 women lost their lives under suspicious circumstances.
No information on detained Kurdish teacher Forûzan Îslamî
Kurdish teacher Forûzan Îslamî was reportedly detained in Urmiye (Urmia) without a court order, and no information has been received about her whereabouts.