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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. -
Oğuz: The state fears the organized power of women
HDP politician Yüksel Oğuz drew attention to constant police surveillance in the run-up to 25 November in Turkey: "They are trying to create fear and frustration. They are afraid of the organized power of women." -
Jailed Kurdish politician Gökkan awarded Paul Grüninger Foundation's Recognition Prize
The Kurdish politician Ayşe Gökkan, who is in prison in Turkey, has been awarded the second of the Paul Grüninger Foundation's Recognition Prize for Humanity and Courage in Switzerland. -
HPC-Jin demonstrates in Kobane on the occasion of 25 November
Women in North-East Syria have started activities to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November. -
KJK: No life without women and freedom
The KJK issued a statement to mark International Day against Violence against Women on 25 November and analyze international developments and the situation in Kurdistan from a women’s perspective. -
YJŞ: We will not renounce the choice of a free life
After months of resistance, the HPG and YJA Star guerrillas, the YPG/YPJ forces from Rojava and the Yazidi defense forces YBŞ-YJŞ cleared Shengal from ISIS mercenaries on 13 November 2015. -
Petition for Kurdish KJAR activist Warishe Moradi
Over three months have passed since Warishe Moradi became a victim of an enforced disappearance by the Iranian regime. A petition from the campaign to find the Kurdish KJAR activist calls on international bodies to take action.