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• Protest against the law paving the way for child marriages in Iraq 

  The Kurdish Social Kobestî Organisation protested against the draft law paving the way for the marriage of children in Iraq.
• Iraqi and Yazidi women: Marrying off a 9-year-old girl is killing in every respect 

  Iraqi and Yazidi women stated that the proposed amendment to the law in Iraq is an attack on women's struggle and said, "Marrying off a 9-year-old girl is killing in every aspect."
• Young woman shot by the police in Iran over hijab paralysed 

  Arezoo Badri, 31, a mother of two, was shot by police in Iran for allegedly violating the veiling rules. After the attack in July, the young woman was paralysed from the waist down.
• YRJ launches 'No to the Death Penalty' campaign 

  YRJ launched a campaign against the Iranian state's death sentences against women journalists and activists.
• Iran sentences two female journalists to prison 

  The two journalists, who were sentenced to a total of 25 years in prison in the first hearing, were acquitted of the charge of 'collaboration with foreign governments'.
• South African women demonstrate for Pakshan Azizi and Sharifa Muhammadi 

  Women from South Africa's Gauteng province demonstrated in Pretoria for women's rights activists Pakhshan Azizi and Sharifeh Mohammadi, who were sentenced to death in Iran.
• 'Sociology of Freedom' Conference in Raqqa 

  Organised by the Zenûbiya Women's Community, the 'Sociology of Freedom' Conference is being held in Raqqa with the participation of 250 delegates.
• JINNEWS: 21 women and 4 children murdered by men in July 

  According to JINNEWS, in the month of July, 21 women and 4 children were murdered, and 22 women and 2 children lost their lives under suspicious circumstances.
• Catalonia Jineoloji Camp in solidarity with Shengal 

  Catalonia Sehid Zelal Zagros Jineoloji Camp, established with the participation of women from different regions of Spain, sent a message of solidarity with Shengal.
• Bianet: Men killed 25 women in July 

  According to Bianet, men killed 25 women in July.
• A symbol of courage and determination: Aljîn 

  Aljîn joined the struggle for freedom while cultivating her olive grove. She was known for her courage and determination, immortalised by her will...
• Yazidi women freed from ISIS tell of their 10-year ordeal 

  Yazidi women Ezîza Elî and Tawaf Çeto, who were abducted by ISIS from Shengal ten years ago and were rescued by YPJ last week, talked about their abduction and the crimes committed by ISIS against them.
• Former Kurdish political prisoner from Iran arrested in Turkey 

  Fatemeh Davand had been summoned to court for the execution of her sentence in Turkey. Facing imprisonment, she attempted an illegal departure from Turkey with her son, resulting in their arrest.
• Women's Offices in Northern and Eastern Syria hold interim meeting 

  The Women's Offices of the Democratic Autonomous Administration Social Affairs Council held their 6-month meeting.
• Women's Front calls for organisation and reconstruction of Shengal 

  On the 10th anniversary of the genocide against the Yazidis on 3 August 2014, the Women's Front in Southern Kurdistan (Northern Iraq) called for the liberation of women and the reconstruction of Shengal.
• Yazidi women rescued by the YPJ two days ago join the march on the 10th anniversary of genocide 

  Yazidi women rescued by YPJ from ISIS two days ago participated in the march staged on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the genocide in Shengal (Sinjar) on 3 August 2014.
• YPJ pledges to fight until all Yazidi women in ISIS captivity are rescued 

  In a press statement on the 10th anniversary of the Yazidi genocide, YPJ Spokesperson vowed that: "We will continue our struggle until we rescue the last Yazidi woman in ISIS captivity and bring her back to the holy land of Shengal."
• Kongra-Star: We will not remain silent against violence, occupation and genocide 

  On the 10th anniversary of the Shengal genocide, Kongra Star called on all those whose hearts beat for freedom to take to the streets and to increase the struggle.
• "Against femicides, be the voice of self-defense!" - Actions for Shengal in Europe 

  Ten years after the genocide in Shengal, women's organizations are demanding recognition of the Yazidi community's right to self-determination and are calling for action.
• YPJ rescues 2 Yazidi women and a child from ISIS 

  YPJ stated that they considered the protection of Shengal and the rescue of Yazidi women as their main duty.
• YPJ: Women lit the torch of the revolution and will crown it with victory 

  Condemning the death penalty against Bakhshan Azizi and Sharifeh Mohammadi, YPJ vowed to put an end to this injustice and lead humanity to a free life.
• Kurdish women to take to the streets across Europe: Be the Voice of Self-Defence against Femicide 

  Under the leadership of TJK-E and SMJE, actions will be organised in many centres of Europe on 3 August with the slogan ‘Be the Voice of Self-Defence Against Femicide’.
• YRJ and YRA protest the attacks by Iran and the KDP 

  YRJ and YRA protested against the KDP's imprisonment of journalist Sileman Ehmed and Iran's death penalty sentences against Pakshan Azizi and Sharifa Mohammadi.
• DEM Party-TJA delegation visits Kurdistan Women's Union 

  The delegation of the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) and the Free Women's Movement (TJA) visited the Kurdistan Women's Union in Sulaymaniyah.
• KBDH: Let's raise the slogan Jin jîyan Azadî, let's stop the executions in Iran!  

  The KBDH said in a statement: "Let's raise the slogan Jin jîyan Azadî, let's stop the executions! Let's unite our voices and strength in the streets."