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• 48 female political prisoners in Evin Prison to go on hunger strike against death sentences 

  According to reports, 48 female political prisoners in the notorious Evin Prison in the Iranian capital Tehran will go on hunger strike against death sentences.
• Increase in femicides: 280 women murdered in 8 months 

  Bahar Peker, an activist with Tevgera Jinên Azad (TJA), said that policies of impunity pave the way for femicides and that women should develop self-defense.
• Jineolojî workshop in Van: We raise the struggle against colonial violence 

  Speaking at the workshop organised by the Jineolojî magazine, Derya Aydın said, “We are facing many different forms of colonialism. All the gains of women are under threat’ and vowed to increase the struggle.
• Women prosecuted for 'terrorism' over photos of Jina Amini and Narin Güran 

  An investigation has been opened against Kurdish women who hung photos of Jina Amini and Narin Güran on bridges in Silopi district of Şirnak for "propaganda for a terrorist organization."
• Kongra Star Lebanon Coordination protests crimes by Turkey-backed gangs in Afrin 

  The Kongra Star Lebanon Coordination condemned the crimes committed by the Turkish state and its gangs against the people of Afrin.
• Narges Mohammadi salutes the ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadi’ uprising, calling for ‘active action’ 

  Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi saluted the anniversary of the ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadî’ uprising and called for ‘active action’.
• Interview with Ruken Ehmed on Jîna Amîni and the philosophy of 'Jin, Jiyan, Azadî' 

  Ruken Ahmed commemorates Jina Amini and all activists who lost their lives in the struggle for freedom.
• Pakhsan Azizi: The philosophy of ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadî’ is a philosophy of life 

  Journalist Pakhsan Azizi, who was sentenced to death in Iran, said: “The philosophy of ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadî’ is a philosophy of life. This philosophy, which the people embrace and gather around, should never be allowed to be diverted.”
• YPJ remembers Jina Amini and all the martyrs of the ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadi’ revolution 

  YPJ vows to continue their defense struggle with the essential will and vision of women against all forms of male-dominated regimes, ideologies, and attacks.
• Two years ago the death of Jina Amini 

  In September 2022, Jina Amini, a young Kurdish woman, died after three days in police custody.
• Women prisoners in Evin Prison start a protest 

  Women prisoners in Evin Women's Prison in Tehran, notorious for torture, announced that they will support the general strike on the second anniversary of the ‘Jin Jiyan Azadi’ uprising with a hunger strike.
• Activists in Europe pay tribute to Jina Amini  

  In many cities in Europe, the Kurdish woman Jina Mahsa Amini, who was murdered by the Iranian regime two years ago, was remembered and protests were held against the executions in Iran.
• KJAR calls for participation in actions to be held in Europe on anniversary of Jina Amini's death 

  16 September marks the second anniversary of Jina Mahsa Amini's death. The umbrella organization of the Kurdish women's movement in Rojhilat and Iran – KJAR - is mobilizing for action with other feminist, left-wing and queer-feminist groups.
• Sinor Gelawej: ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadi’ uprising is the way out 

  KJAR Executive Council Member Sinor Gelawej stated that Jin, Jiyan, Azadi’ uprising is a way out for women.
• TJK-E to hold actions to mark anniversary of death of Jina Amini 

  The TJK-E is organizing several actions to mark the anniversary of the killing of Kurdish woman Jina Mahsa Amini.
• KBDH: Narin was murdered by the sanctified rotten male-dominated system 

  Pointing out that 8-year-old Narin Güran was murdered by the rotten male-dominated system in cooperation with the state, KBDH said, “We will make the wedding dress they draped on Narin's coffin the shroud of the murderers of women and children.”
• TJK-E: Jina Amini will not be forgotten! 

  Two years after the death of Jina Mahsa Amini in Iran, various actions will be held in Europe in solidarity with the "Jin Jiyan Azadî" movement. The Kurdish women's movement TJK-E is fighting against the execution of other activists.
• Political woman prisoner dies in an Iranian jail after being denied treatment 

  It has been reported that Sara Dêldar, a political prisoner held in Rasht Prison in Iran, lost her life due to lack of treatment.
• Rojîn left her mark by spreading the fire of freedom 

  Known for her courage, determination and self-sacrifice in the war environment, Rojîn always aimed to lead the struggle and inspire her comrades. She took an active role in the war until her martyrdom in the village of Şealê in Shehba on 21 November 2016.
• Ararat Tolhildan, a child of the revolution from Kobanê 

  Ararat Tolhildan opened her eyes in Kobanê, the symbol of resistance and victory. As her heart was enlightened, her soul spread its wings to freedom. She was a child of revolution and always carried the spirit of revolution in her heart.
• Women prisoners in Evin Prison refuse to testify to the prosecutor 

  Five female prisoners in Tehran's Evin Prison, notorious for torture, reportedly rejected the prosecutor's request to testify.
• Zarîn Aram, a selfless revolutionary from Botan 

  Zarîn Aram, who joined the struggle alongside Zeryan Denîz Amed, one of the pioneers of the urban war, became a selfless fighter by fulfilling the requirements of the YJA Star identity in every field she was in.
• Journalist Sarunaz Ahmad imprisoned in Iran goes on strike 

  Journalist Sarunaz Ahmad, who was imprisoned during the ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadî’ demonstrations, went on strike after being denied medical examination.
• Makbule Özer: If they weren't afraid of us, they wouldn't have thrown me in prison 

  Makbule Özer has now been released from prison for the second time. "If they weren't afraid of us, they wouldn't have thrown me in prison like this," she said.
• 23 women murdered in Eastern Kurdistan and Iran in August 

  23 women were murdered in Eastern Kurdistan and Iran during August, when, on the other hand, 11 women, 6 of them Kurdish, were sentenced to imprisonment.