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• Women living in Maxmur Refugee Camp protest murder of Jina Amini 

  Women living in Martyr Rüstem Cudi Refugee Camp protested the murder of Jina Amini.
• Skull CT scan proves Mahsa Amini was tortured to death 

  Mahsa Amini died after being arrested by Islamic religious police. While the officials alleged that her death was caused by previous health conditions, the skull CT scan shows bone fracture, hemorrhage and brain edema.
• TJK-E calls for common struggle and self-defence after the death of Mahsa Amini 

  The Kurdish Women's Movement in Europe condemned the misogynistic policies of the Iranian state that murdered 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini, calling on all women to raise the struggle against femicides.
• General strike in East Kurdistan to protest killing of Jina Mahsa Amini  

  Many parties and organizations have called for a general strike today across East Kurdistan to protest the killing of Jina Mahsa Amini by Iranian forces.
• KJK condemns the murder of Mahsa Amini, calls for self-defence 

  The KJK condemns the murder of Mahsa Amini by the Iranian morality police and calls for organised struggle against feminicide and the patriarchal system of rule: "Women's lives are precious and organised women are strong."
• UN calls for girls to be enabled to return to high schools in Afghanistan 

  The UN renews its call for girls to be enabled to return to the classroom one year after their exclusion from high school.
• Jina Mahsa Amini laid to rest as protests continue 

  A young Kurdish woman, Jina Mahsa Amini, who died after being arrested by the Iranian moral police, was buried in Seqiz, where thousands of people paid their last respects. Protests that broke out after the funeral were violently repressed.
• PJAK and KODAR call for a general strike against the killing of Amini 

  PJAK and KODAR call on the youth and women, as well as all intellectuals, political prisoners, activists, organisations, the free press, workers and laborers to protest against the killing of Jina Amini on September 19.
• "Iran and Eastern Kurdistan will be liberated by women" 

  Çimen Şine from the coordination of the Eastern Kurdistan Women's Society (KJAR) speaks on the protests after the deadly rape attack on Şilêr Resuli and talks about the perspectives of the women's movement in Eastern Kurdistan and Iran.
• Story of Sewsen freed by YPJ after eight years in ISIS captivity 

  Sewsen Hesen Heyder has been freed by the YPJ in Camp Hol after eight years of ISIS captivity and will return to Shengal. Now she wants to fight herself to save all the abducted Yazidi women.
• Armenian women organise self-defence in Rojava 

  An Armenian women's council has been founded at a conference in Hesekê. The aim is the self-defence of women at all levels.
• YPJ forces rescue another Yazidi woman in Hol Camp 

  YPJ forces rescued another Yazidi woman in the Humanitarian and Security Operation underway in Hol Camp.
• Man tortures and kills his wife 

  In Ceyhan, R.S. tortured and murdered Ezgi Deler, his wife under Islamic law.
• How women are driven into prostitution in Amed 

  B.Y. worked as a waitress in a bar in Amed and tells how women in the restaurant industry are exploited and driven into prostitution. The danger for women is great, she warns.
• Man arrested for threatening his wife comes out of prison and kills her 

  A man named Metin Ar was arrested for threatening his wife Arzu Ar with death while they were in the process of divorce. Once released, the man killed the woman.
• The best answer to repression is Semra Güzel not bowing her head 

  Women’s organisations and their representatives are targeted by Turkish state. HDP MP Semra Güzel was subjected to a smear campaign, her immunity was lifted and she was violently arrested.
• WDR: Turkish attacks on North-East Syria must stop! 

  Women Defend Rojava and several girls' institutions in Germany demand an end to the Turkish attacks on northern Syria and the closure of the airspace over the region.
• Jineology Workshop at the World Women's Conference in Tunisia 

  A Jineology workshop was held at the 3rd World Women's Conference in Tunisia. The workshop focused on the role of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan who has contributed to women's gains.
• Leyla Güven faces up to 43 years in prison for her speeches 

  A prison sentence of up to 43 years is sought for Democratic Society Congress (DTK) Co-Chair Leyla Güven for her speeches.
• Men killed 31 women and 7 children in Turkey in August 

  Men inflicted violence on at least 79 women, abused at least 12 girls and boys, harassed at least 13 women, and forced six women to do sex work in the month of August.
• A documentary to remember YPJ and YAT fighters Jiyan Tolhildan, Roj Xabûr and Barîn Botan 

  Three Roses of the Revolution is the title of the documentary about YPJ and YAT fighters Jiyan Tolhildan, Roj Xabûr and Barîn Botan, killed by a Turkish drone on 22 July 2022.
• Woman dies in suspicious circumstances in Van 

  It was claimed that Neslihan Arvas fell while cleaning the window of her home on the 4th floor.
• YPJ liberates four women imprisoned in Hol Camp – Video 

  4 women who were chained up with signs of severe torture inside a tent in the Hol camp have been liberated by the YPJ.
• Women protest in the office of the Green Party MP in Berlin 

  About 25 young activists occupied the office of German Green Party MP Canan Bayram on Monday to protest against the international silence on the attacks on South Kurdistan and Rojava. A dossier was handed over to the MP.
• Women honour the memory of their friend at art workshop in Maxmur 

  A group of young women in Maxmur produce handicrafts at the Martyr Avyan Buldan Workshop to honour the memory of their friend Avyan Buldan.