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• Turkish police prevent commemoration for Sakine Cansiz in Dersim 

  Turkish police did not allow commemoration of Sakine Cansiz, one of the three women politicians murdered in Paris, at her grave in Dersim, citing "state of emergency and security" reasons.
• Raqqa women on hunger strike in solidarity with prisoners 

  Raqqa women launched a hunger strike to support the action of the prisoners in Turkey and North Kurdistan under the motto "We will break the darkness with hunger strike action".
• Fidan Doğan commemorated at her grave 

  Fidan Doğan, one of the three Kurdish revolutionaries who were murdered in Paris, was commemorated at her grave in Elbistan district in Maraş province in southern Turkey.
• Two women killed in Istanbul 

  In Sultanbeyli, a man named Adnan Soysal murdered his wife, Hatice Soysal using with a sharp object. Neriman Kivrak, who lives in Esenler, was killed by an unidentified person or persons also with a sharp object.
• PIK commemorates Sakine, Fidan and Leyla 

  Peace in Kurdistan released a statement in memory of Sakine Cansız, Fidan Doğan (Rojbin), Leyla Şaylemez, on the 8th anniversary of their killing.
• Europe-wide commemoration for Sakine, Fidan and Leyla 

  The Kurdish women Sakine Cansiz, Fidan Doğan and Leyla Şaylemez, murdered by the Turkish secret service in Paris, are remembered. Across Europe, calls have been made outside French institutions to bring Erdogan to justice for his crimes.
• 50-year-old woman arrested in Cizre 

  The Turkish regime’s political genocide against the Kurdish population continues unabated.
• Women collect signatures in Berlin demanding trial of Erdoğan 

  Kurdish women in Berlin collected signatures for the trial of Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan for his war crimes.
• Iranian woman raped in Van barred from legal advice 

  The lawyers of Iranian Z.N., who was raped at the Repatriation Center in Van, filed a criminal complaint against ŞÖNİM (Violence Prevention and Monitoring Centers) officials who prevented a meeting with their client.
• Woman dies in suspicious circumstances in Şırnak 

  The body of a woman named Keser Eroğlu was found in a water well in the village of Akçakuşak in Güçlükonak. An investigation was launched into the death of Eroğlu, whose death was treated as suspiciously.
• NuJINHA, a new voice for women in the Middle East 

  NuJINHA, founded by the Women's Media Culture Foundation, has begun broadcasting. The agency will broadcast in 5 languages and aims at becoming the voice of women in the Middle East.
• New investigation against female HDP politicians in prison 

  In November, a cell block of female HDP politicians in Kandira was raided by security guards. It came out now that the raid took place because of a new investigation.
• Ankara police attack protest for Gülistan Doku 

  In Ankara, a rally marking the anniversary of the disappearance of Kurdish student Gülistan Doku was attacked by police. At least seventeen women, including two JinNews reporters, were forcibly detained.
• Socialist Women in France: Let's meet in Paris on January 9 

  The Socialist Women's Union (SKB) in France called for participation in the march to be held in Paris on January 9 for Sakine Cansız, Fidan Doğan and Leyla Şaylemez, who were murdered in the French capital 8 years ago.
• Where is Gülistan Doku? 

  One year ago, the Kurdish student Gülistan Doku disappeared without a trace in Dersim. In numerous cities in Turkey, women have taken to the streets to ask about her whereabouts and demand justice.
• Demir, Uyar and Nayır commemorated in Silopi 

  TJA and HDP Şırnak Women's Council commemorated Sêvê Demir, Fatma Uyar and Pakize Nayır, who were killed in the Silopi self-government resistance, at their grave.
• Man kills wife in Kocaeli 

  Isa Kösecik murdered Sevda Kösecik with a sharp tool in Kartepe. The couple was getting divorced.
• 6 Kurdish women revolutionaries commemorated in Silopi 

  TJA and HDP Women's Council commemorated 6 female revolutionaries who were murdered in Paris and Silopi in 2013 and 2016.
• More women killed as the new year begins 

  Killings and attacks on women continued in the first days of 2021. At least 6 women were killed.
• TJK-F calls for participation in marches on 6 and 9 January  

  On the 8th anniversary of the Paris massacre, Kurds living in Europe and their friends are preparing actions in different cities. TJK-F activist Nupel Munzur called for participation in the actions planned for 6 and 9 January.
• Woman missing for 13 days found dead 

  Gülsüm Doğan, who had been missing for 13 days, was found dead in Isparta province.
• Women in solidarity with Raqqa refugees 

  Raqqa People's Municipality Women's Office is carrying out a strong solidarity work with the refugees in Raqqa.
• Women commemorate Yasemin Çetindağ 

  Women in Strasbourg commemorated Yasemin Çetindağ, who was killed by her former partner Savaş Özyanık in front of her children on December 23.
• Activists in Cologne organise action for '100 reason campaign'  

  The action organized for the "100 thousand signatures for 100 reasons" campaign in Cologne, Germany continued for the forth week.
• 300 women murdered in Turkey in 2020 

  According to the KCDP, at least 300 women were murdered by men in Turkey in 2020. In almost all cases, the perpetrator was from the closest circle of acquaintances. 171 other women were found dead in a suspicious manner.