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• ROJIN: Kurdish women journalists open the window of truth to society 

  In a message on 7 October Kurdish Women Journalists’ Day, Kurdistan Women Journalists’ Union (ROJIN) said, "Women who claimed Gurbetelli's pen do not compromise on writing the truth against the masculine language of the media."
• Journalist Sarunaz Ahmad imprisoned in Iran on strike for 28 days 

  Journalist Sarunaz Ahmad, who was arrested during the ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadî’ demonstration, has been on strike for 28 days because she was not given permission for medical check-ups.
• Internationalist women in Berlin demonstrate against the isolation of Öcalan and attacks on Kurds 

  On the streets of Berlin, a group of young women performed a dance inspired by the musical film ‘Destana PKK’.
• YPJ General Command pays tribute to 3 of its fighters  

  The YPJ General Command published the identities of 3 fighters who joined the YPJ ranks from North Kurdistan and fell as martyrs on different dates.
• Female prisoner in Tehran banned from visits after protesting death sentences 

  Teacher and activist Anīsha Eshedullahi, who is imprisoned in Evin Prison, was given a 3-month ban on family visits for protesting the death sentences handed to women prisoners.
• Call from the International Justice Initiative for Nagihan Akarsel 

  The Nagihan Akarsel Initiative said: "Our search for justice will continue until the Turkish state has been convicted for its feminicides."
• TJA activists call on people to attend the “Freedom Rally” in Amed on 13 October 

  TJA activists gathered in Amed and called on people to attend the “Freedom Rally” on 13 October.
• Academy of Jineoloji Conference publishes Final Declaration 

  The Final Declaration of the Academy of Jineoloji Conference said: "Our conference sees it as a primary duty to convey Leader Öcalan's views to the women of the world and to ensure his physical freedom."
• Academy of Jineoloji Conference: Updating Women's Wisdom 

  The 2nd Conference of the North-East Syrian Academy of Jineoloji was held with the slogan ‘Women's Wisdom is Updated with Jineoloji’.
• Kurdish journalist Pakhshan Azizi imprisoned in Iran hospitalized 

  Kurdish journalist Pakhshan Azizi, who is held in Evin Prison in Iran and was recently sentenced to death, was hospitalised.
• 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.