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!".
In the autonomous region of North and East Syria, there is a wide range of events and activities to mark 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, in order to empower women and raise awareness of women's rights in society. In Tabqa, men held a demonstration to express their solidarity with the struggle of women in all areas of life.
Representatives from the Democratic Civilian Administration, local committees, military councils, Future Party of Syria and non-governmental organizations, and hundreds of men took part in the march in the district centre.
Speaking after the march which ended at Şehit Hevrîn Xelef Park, Tabqa Democratic Civilian Administration Executive Council Co-President Mezlum Ömer said: “We took to the streets to raise our voice against violence against women. Women have suceeded a lot and contributed greatly to the development of society. For this reason, society should stand with women and break all the tools of the capitalist system. We will support women in all areas of life because women are the backbone of society.”
The demonstration concluded with the slogans “Bijî berxwedana jina azad” (Long live the resistance of free women” and “Jin jiyan azadî” (Woman, Life, Freedom).
