The 8th General Congress of Kongra Star North and East Syria opened this morning with remarks from various women's organizations including YPJ representatives.

Over 300 delegates as well as many guests filled the hall in Rimelan to attend the Congress.

Zeneb Afrin said: "We will continue our struggle in memory of martyrs Hevrîn, Şehîd Zehra and all women who have given their life for the revolution."

Zeneb Afrin said that the women in Rojava were fighting for women all over the world. She greeted all mothers, as “they are the core of the revolution”.