The Democratic Women's Alliance in the Middle East and North Africa supports the KJK campaign from 3 to 15 August on the occasion of the anniversary of the Shengal Massacre on 3 August and the Taliban's seizure of power in Afghanistan on 15 August.
The Kurdistan Women's Community (KJK) launched a campaign to draw attention to the struggles of women in Shengal and Afghanistan. Between 3 August, the anniversary of the Islamic State attack on the Yazidi area of Shengal in South Kurdistan in 2014, and 15 August, the day the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021, the fate and struggles of women will be discussed.
The Democratic Women's Alliance in the Middle East and North Africa (NADA) released a statement expressing active support for the KJK campaign.
“No to genocide against Yazidi and Afghan women”, said the NADA statement and continued: “We remember the victims of the genocide in Shengal where women, children and an ancient community were targeted. We condemn the Taliban’s seizure of power after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and their atrocities against the Afghan people. On this occasion, we express once again that we will always stand with the oppressed women and peoples.”
NADA called for the prosecution of ISIS and the Taliban over their crimes, mainly against women, and the trial of the countries and parties that have directly or indirectly supported them, as is proved by a great deal of evidence.
“The United Nations, European Parliament and many national parliaments have recognized the atrocities in Shengal as a crime against humanity. Besides, we demand the official recognition of the Shengal genocide. A strong international effort must be given to rescue thousands of Yazidi women and children from the grip of ISIS. We also call for compensation for those affected by genocidal attacks, clearance of mined territories and support for the system built in Shengal.”
