Jina Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian woman, was detained and tortured to death by the ‘morality’ police in Tehran in September 2022. Jina Amini’s death sparked an unprecedented rebellion in Iran and Eastern Kurdistan. This rebellion was called ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadî’ (Woman, Life, Freedom). Iranian forces killed hundreds of people and arrested thousands during the uprising. Many were executed. Human rights groups say the Iranian government uses the death penalty to suppress public outcry.

Ruken Ahmed, Member of the Kongra Star Committee for Democratic Political Alliances spoke about the anniversary of the 'Jin, Jiyan, Azadi' uprising and the importance of strengthening women’s unity at the global level against the patriarchal and male-centered system.

The interview with English and German subtitles can be watched here: