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• Kongra Star expresses solidarity with the resistance of women in India 

  "Jin Jiyan Azadî – Day by day we defend ourselves and life," said Kongra Star, the umbrella organization of the women’s movement in North-East Syria, in a message of solidarity with the struggle of women in India.
• HRW: Sweeping bill imperils women’s, children’s rights in Iraq 

  If passed, the amendment would have disastrous effects on women’s and girls’ rights guaranteed under international law by allowing marriage for girls as young as 9.
• Kurdish women's movements in solidarity with Indian women  

  The Kurdish women's movements TJA and TAJÊ expressed their solidarity with Indian women who took to the streets in protest at the rape and murder of a woman and also displayed a banner reading ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadî’.
• Women in India take to the streets with ‘Jin Jiyan, Azadi’ banner 

  Protesting the murder of a woman after she was raped, women in India unfurled a banner reading ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadî’.
• Iraqi Women's Conference issues call to Baghdad government 

  The 3rd Iraqi Women's Conference held in Baghdad on 25 July made important decisions on the anniversary of the Shengal Massacre that took place on 3 August 2014. Now the women issued a call to the Baghdad government.
• Kurdish women express solidarity with the women of Afghanistan 

  Three years after the Taliban took power, the Kurdish women's movement TJA honoured the struggle of Afghan women and said: “Despite the borders imposed by nation-state fascism, we will continue to stand side by side.”
• Three femicides in one night in Ankara and Istanbul 

  Three women were murdered by men in Ankara and Istanbul on Thursday night.
• Basque women's groups and organisations join campaign "No to executions! Yes to free life!" 

  Various women's groups and organisations in the Basque Country have joined the campaign “No to executions! Yes to a free life! JIN JIYAN AZADI."
• Women at TJA and DBP workshops: “'We will not submit” 

  Women who participated in the "special war" workshops organised by the Free Women's Movement and Democratic Regions Party in Bozova, Suruç and Halfeti districts of Urfa gave a strong message of solidarity and resistance.
• Protest against the law paving the way for child marriages in Iraq 

  The Kurdish Social Kobestî Organisation protested against the draft law paving the way for the marriage of children in Iraq.
• Iraqi and Yazidi women: Marrying off a 9-year-old girl is killing in every respect 

  Iraqi and Yazidi women stated that the proposed amendment to the law in Iraq is an attack on women's struggle and said, "Marrying off a 9-year-old girl is killing in every aspect."
• Young woman shot by the police in Iran over hijab paralysed 

  Arezoo Badri, 31, a mother of two, was shot by police in Iran for allegedly violating the veiling rules. After the attack in July, the young woman was paralysed from the waist down.
• YRJ launches 'No to the Death Penalty' campaign 

  YRJ launched a campaign against the Iranian state's death sentences against women journalists and activists.
• Iran sentences two female journalists to prison 

  The two journalists, who were sentenced to a total of 25 years in prison in the first hearing, were acquitted of the charge of 'collaboration with foreign governments'.
• South African women demonstrate for Pakshan Azizi and Sharifa Muhammadi 

  Women from South Africa's Gauteng province demonstrated in Pretoria for women's rights activists Pakhshan Azizi and Sharifeh Mohammadi, who were sentenced to death in Iran.
• 'Sociology of Freedom' Conference in Raqqa 

  Organised by the Zenûbiya Women's Community, the 'Sociology of Freedom' Conference is being held in Raqqa with the participation of 250 delegates.
• JINNEWS: 21 women and 4 children murdered by men in July 

  According to JINNEWS, in the month of July, 21 women and 4 children were murdered, and 22 women and 2 children lost their lives under suspicious circumstances.
• Catalonia Jineoloji Camp in solidarity with Shengal 

  Catalonia Sehid Zelal Zagros Jineoloji Camp, established with the participation of women from different regions of Spain, sent a message of solidarity with Shengal.
• Bianet: Men killed 25 women in July 

  According to Bianet, men killed 25 women in July.
• A symbol of courage and determination: Aljîn 

  Aljîn joined the struggle for freedom while cultivating her olive grove. She was known for her courage and determination, immortalised by her will...
• Yazidi women freed from ISIS tell of their 10-year ordeal 

  Yazidi women Ezîza Elî and Tawaf Çeto, who were abducted by ISIS from Shengal ten years ago and were rescued by YPJ last week, talked about their abduction and the crimes committed by ISIS against them.
• Former Kurdish political prisoner from Iran arrested in Turkey 

  Fatemeh Davand had been summoned to court for the execution of her sentence in Turkey. Facing imprisonment, she attempted an illegal departure from Turkey with her son, resulting in their arrest.
• Women's Offices in Northern and Eastern Syria hold interim meeting 

  The Women's Offices of the Democratic Autonomous Administration Social Affairs Council held their 6-month meeting.
• Women's Front calls for organisation and reconstruction of Shengal 

  On the 10th anniversary of the genocide against the Yazidis on 3 August 2014, the Women's Front in Southern Kurdistan (Northern Iraq) called for the liberation of women and the reconstruction of Shengal.
• Yazidi women rescued by the YPJ two days ago join the march on the 10th anniversary of genocide 

  Yazidi women rescued by YPJ from ISIS two days ago participated in the march staged on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the genocide in Shengal (Sinjar) on 3 August 2014.