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• YPJ: Rojava Revolution became an inspiration for all women 

  In a statement issued on the occasion of the anniversary of the Rojava Revolution, YPJ General Command said; "The revolution has become an inspiration for the freedom of all women worldwide".
• Kongreya Star establishes three councils in Qamishlo 

  Kongreya Star is expanding its works across Northern Syria.
• The important role of women in Northern Syria 

  "We hope that the conclusions of the Congress will open the way for the Syrian dialogue."
• Faces of the revolution of Rojava 

  Six years ago, the Rojava revolution began. It became a revolution of women. Innumerable mothers have contributed to this.
• Kongreya Star holds Conference in Aleppo 

  The women's organisation held its second congress in Aleppo.
• Two Women's Councils opened in Raqqa 

  Women are marking their presence.
• Syrian Women’s Council Academy ends training session in Raqqa 

  Twenty-five women took part in the training.
• Yazidi women in Yerevan protest the isolation of Öcalan 

  Demonstrations calling for freedom for Kurdish people’s leader Öcalan continue around the world.
• Important decisions made at the Kongreya Star Congress in Kobane  

  The Third Congress of the women’s organisation Kongreya Star ended with a busy plan for the future.
• Kongreya Star Congress begins in Kobanê 

  Some 271 women delegates reached Kobanê from all Euphrates region to join the Third Congress of Kongreya Star.
• Kurdish student ‘disappeared’ in Iran tortured to death 

  Kurdish student Meryem Fereci, from whom no news was received for 9 days, has been found dead in Tehran. her body was tortured and burned.
• Bedouins in northern Syria: far from technology 

  The Bedouins in northern Syria lead a life in harmony with nature. Their culture and history are passed on from generation to generation.
• Academy for women teachers opened in Kobanê 

  The Academy has been named after Martyr Rosiyel
• Women support sacked workers of Flormar 

  The women workers have been sacked from Flormar for joining a trade union.
• Kurdish student ‘disappeared’ in Iran 

  Meryem Fereci is feared to have been taken into custody in Tehran.
• Kongreya Star holds preparatory meetings as Congress approaches 

  The Second Congress will be held on 15 July.
• HDP: Women's voice will be heard in the Parliament 

  The HDP Women's Council confirmed commitment for becoming the voice of women in the Parliament.
• HDP deputy Leyla Güven to stay in prison 

  DTK Co-Chair and HDP Hakkari deputy Leyla Güven is to remain in prison.
• Signature campaign for Gülizar Taşdemir 

  Justice for Gülizar Taşdemir campaign launched for the Kurdish woman activist extradited to Turkey.
• Women from Afrin ready to join the campaign to liberate home 

  Women from Afrin said Afrin Liberation Conference was a response to the forces engaged in conspiracies against the peoples of the region.
• Kongreya Star is preparing its annual Conference in Kobanê 

  Work is underway in Kobanê for the Women organisation’s Conference on 15 July.
• No news from Taşdemir extradited to Turkey for 4 days 

  No news has been received from Kurdish female activist Gülizar Taşdemir who was extradited to Turkey on July 4. Despite the insistence of her family and lawyers, police authorities refuse to provide information on her.
• Young Women's Union calls for action against Turkey's occupation 

  The Association in Kobane calls on young people to join the resistance.
• KJK condemns threats against HDP Co-chair Pervin Buldan 

  The Kurdish Women's Liberation Movement condemned Interior Minister's threats to HDP co-chair.
• Norway must follow the fate of Gülizar Taşdemir   

  Protests continue for extradition of Kurdish woman activist to Turkey.