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Gülser Yıldırım: Women are the leaders and subjects of the process
Following the conference of Kurdish women parliamentarians, Gülser Yıldırım calls for a stronger organization of women: “We have hope, but hope is not enough. We must organize, work, and grow this unity.” -
City Women’s Assembly to be established in Muş
The municipality of Muş, won by the DEM Party, plans to establish a City Women’s Assembly to address women’s issues through women’s perspectives. -
Kahya: Government knows the feminist movement is gaining strength
Roza Kahya said that the government targets the growing women's struggle through its “Year of the Family” policies. -
Peace Mothers call for concrete steps to achieve peace
In Istanbul, peace mothers sent a message of dialogue and peace. Despite a police blockade, they drew attention to the ongoing suffering caused by the unresolved conflict and called for concrete steps toward a new political beginning. -
Allegations of mobbing in Batman municipality run by a trustee
In the Kurdish city of Batman, serious allegations of mobbing have been made against the municipal administration under compulsory supervision. -
Women demand freedom for Öcalan and a path to lasting peace
Women joining the "Social Peace and Democratic Solution" march in Diyarbakır called on the state to act. -
At least 10 women killed in Eastern Kurdistan in one month
Att least 10 women were murdered and 9 women driven to suicide across Eastern Kurdistan in May 2025. -
'Women must strengthen their relationships locally, regionally and globally to fight together'
Interview with Ruken Ahmed, member of the Kongra Star Committee for Democratic Political Alliances, about the NADA Congress held in Sulaymaniyah on 15-16-17 May. -
'I took a step toward a dignified life'
Three sisters, three fighters, three patriots: Martyr Rohiv Afrin, Dîren Afrin, and Rohiv Afrin, who took her sister’s name and carried her weapon. They bravely and determinedly chose the path of struggle within the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ). -
A conscience beyond borders: Lêgerîn’s journey to freedom
Lêgerîn dedicated her life to another people’s struggle far from her own. -
TJA calls for “March for Social Peace” in Amed
Today, TJA will hold a large-scale demonstration in Diyarbakır to call for a democratic resolution to the Kurdish question and greater gender justice. -
Kurdish women parliamentarians decide to establish unity and organizational networks
At the 1st Kurdish Women Parliamentarians Conference, emphasis was placed on opportunities for a “Women's Renaissance” in Kurdistan, and a “historic decision to establish unity and organizational networks among Kurdish women parliamentarians” was taken. -
‘Women's leadership is vital in building a democratic society and a lasting peace’
Participants of the 1st Kurdish Women Parliamentarians Conference in Amed said, “Women are the pioneers of both peace and the democratic struggle. Kurdish women in the Middle East are setting an example for the world in this regard.” -
Kurdish Women Parliamentarians Conference continues with workshops
The two-day conference organized by the Free Women's Movement is attended by several Kurdish women parliamentarians from Kurdistan, the Middle East, and Europe. -
Targeting gender concept legitimizes violence against women
Suzan Işbilen, chair of the Rosa Women's Association, criticized a new government circular and said its aim is to erase the concept of gender and legitimize violence against women. -
Kurdish Women Parliamentarians Conference: National unity is the cornerstone of the process
Speaking at the 1st Kurdish Women Parliamentarians Conference, Gültan Kışanak said, “We must work together on a solution that includes women. National unity is the cornerstone of this resolution process.” -
Conference in Amed: Women around the world look up to Kurdish women as an example
“As women of North and East Syria, we are guided by Mr. Öcalan's message. It offers a solution to all the wars and conflicts in the Middle East. Women should take the lead in the project for peace and a democratic society,” said Evîn Swêd from NE Syria. -
Kurdish Women Parliamentarians Conference: Unity will definitely be achieved
The “Women Parliamentarians Conference” organized by the Free Women's Movement (Tevgera Jinên Azad-TJA) in Amed has begun. -
Kurdish Women Parliamentarians Conference kicks off in Amed
"Women are conducting democratic politics and building a democratic society" is the slogan of the women's conference kicking off today in Amed. -
Democratic women's confederalism to begin from the local level
The Democratic Regions Women’s Meeting of the DEM Party was held in Diyarbakır. -
YJK-S 9th Congress: Weaving democratic politics with Jin, Jiyan, Azadî
At the 9th Congress of YJK-S, a call was made for democratic politics and organization for the new period, emphasizing that the process would be carried out under the leadership of women and based on Leader Abdullah Öcalan’s paradigm. -
Women’s call: Budget for women, not war
The 'We Need Peace Women’s Initiative' issued three urgent demands and called for a free, equal, and democratic country. -
Şilan Eminoğlu: Our goal is women's confederalism
Şilan Eminoğlu said that women can solve their problems if they are united. -
European Kurdish Women's National Union Initiative established
Women representatives from all four parts of Kurdistan came together in Europe to support efforts toward Kurdish national unity and announced the formation of a new organization under the name "Initiative for the European Kurdish Women’s National Union." -
NADA Congress final declaration supports Öcalan’s call and women’s revolution in Rojava
The final declaration of the 1st NADA Congress in Sulaymaniyah endorsed Abdullah Öcalan’s 'Call for Peace and Democratic Society' and recognized the Rojava Women’s Revolution Document.