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• 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.
• KBDH: Narin was murdered by the sanctified rotten male-dominated system 

  Pointing out that 8-year-old Narin Güran was murdered by the rotten male-dominated system in cooperation with the state, KBDH said, “We will make the wedding dress they draped on Narin's coffin the shroud of the murderers of women and children.”
• TJK-E: Jina Amini will not be forgotten! 

  Two years after the death of Jina Mahsa Amini in Iran, various actions will be held in Europe in solidarity with the "Jin Jiyan Azadî" movement. The Kurdish women's movement TJK-E is fighting against the execution of other activists.
• Political woman prisoner dies in an Iranian jail after being denied treatment 

  It has been reported that Sara Dêldar, a political prisoner held in Rasht Prison in Iran, lost her life due to lack of treatment.
• Rojîn left her mark by spreading the fire of freedom 

  Known for her courage, determination and self-sacrifice in the war environment, Rojîn always aimed to lead the struggle and inspire her comrades. She took an active role in the war until her martyrdom in the village of Şealê in Shehba on 21 November 2016.
• Ararat Tolhildan, a child of the revolution from Kobanê 

  Ararat Tolhildan opened her eyes in Kobanê, the symbol of resistance and victory. As her heart was enlightened, her soul spread its wings to freedom. She was a child of revolution and always carried the spirit of revolution in her heart.
• Women prisoners in Evin Prison refuse to testify to the prosecutor 

  Five female prisoners in Tehran's Evin Prison, notorious for torture, reportedly rejected the prosecutor's request to testify.
• Zarîn Aram, a selfless revolutionary from Botan 

  Zarîn Aram, who joined the struggle alongside Zeryan Denîz Amed, one of the pioneers of the urban war, became a selfless fighter by fulfilling the requirements of the YJA Star identity in every field she was in.
• Journalist Sarunaz Ahmad imprisoned in Iran goes on strike 

  Journalist Sarunaz Ahmad, who was imprisoned during the ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadî’ demonstrations, went on strike after being denied medical examination.
• Makbule Özer: If they weren't afraid of us, they wouldn't have thrown me in prison 

  Makbule Özer has now been released from prison for the second time. "If they weren't afraid of us, they wouldn't have thrown me in prison like this," she said.
• 23 women murdered in Eastern Kurdistan and Iran in August 

  23 women were murdered in Eastern Kurdistan and Iran during August, when, on the other hand, 11 women, 6 of them Kurdish, were sentenced to imprisonment.
• Women in Izmir protest bans on Kurdish halay and music in prisons 

  In Izmir, women pointed out that the bans on Kurdish halay and music have spread to jails, and said: “We will not allow the judiciary to function as a form of male-state violence and torture.”
• Male violence: 31 women and 5 children murdered in Turkey in August 

  In August, at least 31 women and 5 children lost their lives due to male violence in Turkey.
• 421 rape and violence incidents against women in Iraq in past 6 months 

  The Iraqi Judiciary Medical Sexual Incidents Department said that there have been 421 rape and violence incidents in the country in the last 6 months.
• Hilala Zêrin: We will dedicate the Martyr Berçem Festival to Leader Öcalan 

  Hilala Zêrin made a statement about the 2nd Martyr Berçem Festival, and said that they will dedicated the festival to Leader Öcalan.
• Kongra Star on Qamishlo attack: No one can defeat the will of free women 

  Kongra Star condemned the deadly attack in Qamishlo, which resulted in the death of a mother and her son, and emphasised that: "We will stand against the attacks with the philosophy of ‘Jin, jiyan, Azadi’ until the end.”
• Journalists in North-East Syria: Gulistan Tara taught us the reality of life and women 

  Women journalists who received training from Gülistan Tara stated that they learned about the reality of life and women from martyr Gülistan Tara and vowed that they would follow in her footsteps.
• Kurdish and Indian women in Stuttgart say "stop femicides" 

  Gulistan Tara, Hêro Bahadîn and Dr. Moumita Debnath were commemorated in Stuttgart.
• Exploitation of women in agriculture sector in Turkey and North Kurdistan 

  Large-scale agricultural production in Turkey and North Kurdistan is based on brutal exploitation, which particularly affects women, who do not even receive 16 euros for twelve-hour days in sweltering heat.
• PYD Young Women's Assembly holds panel on necessity of ending violence against women  

  The PYD Young Women's Assembly organized a panel on the necessity of ending violence against women through organization and education.