women

Jin magazine published

women
14:30 07/9

The 132nd issue of Jin magazine was published with the cover "Family as an institution: By law, by fatwa, by violence".

YPJ Commander: Greatest experience is the fact that no life without self-defense

women
12:47 05/9

Highlighting that women are not only victims of men but also of hegemonic wars, YPJ Commander Newroz Ehmed stated, “Women can only protect their achievements to the extent that they can organize themselves. Therefore, our call is for all women to organize within the framework of self-defense.”

TJK-E calls for global outcry against executions in Iran

women
15:36 28/8

The Kurdish Women’s Movement in Europe (TJK-E) has called on women worldwide to raise their voices against the reinstated death sentence of Iranian Kurdish activist Sharife Mohammadi, urging global solidarity under the slogan “Stand up and say NO.”

23 suspicious deaths and 3 femicides in 8 months: There is no perpetrator

women
09:16 28/8

In just eight months, 23 women have died under suspicious circumstances and three have been murdered in Mêrdîn (Mardin). Lawyer Seher Acay from the Association of Lawyers for Freedom (ÖHD) warned: “We’ve reached a point where there are no longer any perpetrators to hold accountable.”

Kurdish Women's National Union: Death sentences must be cancelled

women
13:54 27/8

Kurdish Women's National Union Initiative in Europe condemned the Iranian regime's practices against women's rights and death sentences.

Call to women for September 1: Let’s gather at the Kadıköy rally

women
10:57 27/8

Kamile Kandal, spokesperson for the Istanbul Women’s Assembly of the Democracy and Equality (DEM) Party, called on women to take to the streets on September 1, World Peace Day, emphasizing their role in the struggle for peace and freedom.

Woman activist sentenced to one year in Iran

women
14:34 26/8

According to the website of Kurdistan and Iran Human Rights Watch, Branch 29 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced women's rights activist Mutehere Guneyi to 12 months in prison.

‘Organizing struggle for equal and free life crucial in upcoming period’

women
09:34 25/8

Tanya Kara, spokesperson for the Socialist Women’s Assemblies (SKM), warned that society is being redesigned on the basis of misogyny and emphasized: “It is very important to organize the struggle for an equal and free life in the most effective way in the upcoming period.”

New constitution call to women: Let's make our word common

women
17:01 24/8

Stating that they want to be the voice of all women who believe in peace and struggle for its socialisation, the Women and the Constitutional Commission stated they call for a joint struggle to carry women's voice to the discussion of the new constitution and for the socialisation of peace.

Purple Saturdays Movement: Afghan interests should be taken into account at Islamabad conference

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14:30 22/8

Making a statement about the conference in Islamabad where Taliban opponents and Pakistani government officials will meet, The Purple Saturdays Movement called for the interests of teh Afghan people to be taken into account at the conference.

Mothers denied speaking Kurdish in Commission: Accept our language first for a solution

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14:22 22/8

Peace Mothers, who were prevented from speaking Kurdish during a parliamentary commission meeting, emphasized that the Kurdish language must first be recognized and that Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Ocalan must be granted the “right to hope” for the Kurdish issue to be resolved.

Applications continues for Gurbetelli Ersöz Women’s Journalism Awards

women
09:18 22/8

The first-ever Gurbetelli Ersöz Women’s Journalism Awards, organized by the Mezopotamya Women Journalists Association (MKG), are currently accepting applications. MKG Board Member Derya Ceylan said the aim is to strengthen women’s struggle and their voices through journalism.

Father seeks justice for daughter’s suspicious death for 11 months: They want to cover it up

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12:01 21/8

Nizamettin Kabaiş has been fighting to uncover the truth behind his daughter Rojin Kabaiş’s suspicious death for 11 months, accusing authorities of trying to cover up the case. He claims the university and dormitory, both state-affiliated, are involved.

50 women reported violence in just 8 months to IHAMED

women
10:00 21/8

The Human Rights and Media Association (IHAMED), based in Wan (Van), has received 50 reports of violence against women over the past eight months. Association spokesperson and lawyer Burcu Şeber said many women are being denied access to justice and are left unprotected by the state.

Dicle Erdem: Gülistan’s legacy will never be forgotten

women
09:12 21/8

Dicle Erdem, sister of slain journalist Gülistan Tara, said: “Gülistan’s successors will never give up on her cause, her struggle, or the truths she stood for.”