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• International Women's Delegation concludes its visits in Istanbul 

  The delegation of the International Women's Delegation, including lawyers, parliamentarians, ecologists and representatives of civil society organisations, ended their two-day talks in Istanbul with a visit to the HDK.
• Narges Mohammadi: Compulsory hijab is neither a religious obligation nor a cultural model 

  Iranian imprisoned activist Narges Mohammadi sent a message through her children to the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, condemning the "cruel and misogynistic religious regime" in Iran.
• 'As YJA Star guerrillas, we will make success inevitable' 

  "As YJA Star guerrillas, we will make success inevitable," said guerrilla Zelal Cizîr, who is in the resistance position against the ongoing attacks of the Turkish state in the Medya Defense Zones.
• Men killed 35 women in Turkey in November  

  Men killed 35 women and 8 children in Turkey in November.
• Zeinab Jalalian forced to make a confession and express remorse to gain access to medical care 

  Jailed in Iran for 16 years, Kurdish female prisoner Zeynab Jalalian was tortured again and forced to make a confession on camera in return for the provision of medical care.
• Makbule Özer to go back to prison  

  Makbule Özer has to go back to prison on Monday. The 81-year-old Kurdish woman from Van was convicted by a Turkish court without evidence of “supporting terrorism”. She is on a wheelchair and cannot look after herself.
• 15 young women join the guerrilla ranks on the PKK’s 45th anniversary 

  On 27 November, the 45th anniversary of the PKK, 15 young women announced their participation in the freedom struggle and called on young people to join the ranks of the guerrillas.
• Kurdish, Armenian, Syriac and Georgian women come together in Yerevan 

  Women gathered in Yerevan to discuss violence against women, ways of organising and struggling against violence on the occasion of 25 November.
• YJA Star: The PKK is the movement of hope for all peoples 

  Celebrating the foundation anniversary of the PKK, YJA Star Central said, "PKK is the movement of hope for all peoples. PKK is the name of insisting on remaining human. Being a PKK member is the definition of remaining honourable in the 21st century."
• Women take to the streets across North-East Syria: “Jin, Jiyan, Azadî" 

  In the autonomous region of North and East Syria, numerous people took to the streets on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women to send a strong signal against misogyny and patriarchal claims to power.
• Many detained in police attack on 25 November demo in Şırnak 

  Turkish police violently broke up a demonstration in Şırnak and at least 21 people were detained, inluding MA and JinNews correspondents.
• MSD Co-Chair: Women should unite and strengthen their struggle 

  “Hegemonic powers are dragging society into chaos with their new world design, creating deep rifts in society, and fueling war. This situation affects women most negatively. Therefore, first of all, women must stand in front of this war and chaos.”
• YJA Star playing a leading role in the revolutionary operation in Zap 

  This year, YJA Star has proven its effectiveness, particularly in the resistance in the western Zap region, playing a leading role in the guerrillas' autumn offensive in Medya Defense Zones.
• Event on 25 November in Berlin 

  At an event organised by the Women's Council DEST-DAN in Berlin, the historical background to 25 November and the approaches of the Kurdish and Yazidi women's movements in the fight against violence against women were highlighted.
• HPJ issues statement to mark 25 November 

  Eastern Kurdistan Women's Defense Forces (HPJ) issued a written statement on the occasion of 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
• Star Women's Association: 23 women murdered by men in Van in 22 months 

  According to the Star Women's Association, 23 women were murdered by men in 22 months in Van.
• Zinarîn Kobanê: It is every woman's duty to protect the revolution 

  Zinarîn Kobanê, a YPJ commander, said that it is the duty of every woman in Rojava to take part in the defense and called on young women to join the ranks of the revolution.
• Men rally in Tabqa in solidarity with the struggle of women 

  On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, men in Tabqa demonstrated against patriarchal domination with the slogan "Against all forms of violence and occupation - Jin Jiyan Azadî!".
• 89,000 women and girls killed across the globe in 2022 

  The highest number of murders of women and girls, around 20,000, took place in Africa, followed by Asia.
• Against all forms of violence and occupation: Jin Jiyan Azadi 

  The day against violence against women on 25 November takes place in the shadow of war. The women's movement in Rojava is organising the day under the motto "Against all forms of violence and occupation: Jin Jiyan Azadî!".
• 24-year-old woman murdered in Mardin 

  24-year-old Gülcan Yeşilmen was murdered by a firearm in Midyad, in the province of Mardin.
• Men demonstrate in Kobanê against violence against women 

  On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, men in Kobanê demonstrated against patriarchal domination with the slogan "Against all forms of violence and occupation - Jin Jiyan Azadî!".
• TJK-E announces action plan for 25 November, calling for broad participation in demonstrations 

  The umbrella organisation of the Kurdish women's movement in Europe, TJK-E, presented an action plan for 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, calling for broad participation.
• Violence against women in Turkey and Northern Kurdistan increasing day by day 

  250 femicides were registered in Turkey in the first ten months of 2023. The situation of women in the earthquake regions is dramatic. At the same time, the Women's Protection Law 6284 is wanted cancelled.
• Kongra Star: Where is Warishe Moradi? 

  Kongra Star once again demanded the release of Warishe Moradi, a member of the Community of Free Women of East Kurdistan who was forcibly disappeared by the Iranian regime over 100 days ago.