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KJK condemns the assassination of Nabisada, calls for solidarity with women in Afghanistan
Following the assassination of former MP and women's rights campaigner Mursal Nabisada in Kabul, the KJK reiterates its call for solidarity with women in Afghanistan. -
The growing struggle of women in Rojava - I
Influenced by Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan’s ideas on women's freedom and organization as well as by the experiences of women militants, the people of Rojava formed their organization under the name of Yekîtiya Star on January 15, 2005. -
Xelef: Women organise themselves in all fields of life on the basis of Öcalan's philosophy
Stating women have made significant progress on the basis of leader Öcalan’s philosophy, Sewsen Xelef pointed out that important projects have been carried out in the fields of education, organising and economy. -
Rihan Loqo: We held a historic congress on a historic day
Thousands of women from all circles in North-East Syria attended the Kongra Star congress in Hesekê. Alongside Kurds, Arabs, Syriacs, Turkmens, Circassians and Yazidis, writers and socialists were among the participants. -
Former Afghan MP Nabizada shot dead in Kabul
Mursal Nabizada, a former female MP from Afghanistan, has been shot dead in an armed attack at her home in Kabul. -
Women from Afrin region celebrate the 18th year of Kongra Star
Kongra Star, the women’s umbrella organization in North-East Syria, was founded on 15 January 2016 “to build an ethical and political society as well as to achieve the freedom of women and society.” -
'We will follow the struggle of Sakine Cansız until the last drop of blood'
Suad Mistefa and Rewşen Reşîd from Dêrik met Sakine Cansız in Lebanon in 1991. The encounter left a lasting impression and the traces of the pioneer of the Kurdish women's movement have also remained in Rojava. -
Kongra Star celebrates 18 years of struggle
Kongra Star said; "In the 18th year of our establishment, we will continue our project, which aims at saving all women from violence and building a society based on democracy, with a stronger sense of assertion and self-defense." -
Kongra Star publishes brochure to pay tribute to martyrs of women's revolution
Kongra Star published a brochure to pay tribute to the martyrs of the women's revolution. -
Kongra Star in Aleppo celebrates 18th anniversary of its foundation
Kongra Star in Aleppo celebrated the 18th anniversary of its foundation. -
16-year-old subjected to systematic rape by policemen and officials in Van
16-year-old Y., who was raped for about 3 years in the Muradiye district of Van province, lodged a complaint against 40 people, including policemen. -
European KBDH calls for participation in Berlin march
The European Women's United Revolutionary Movement (KBDH) called for participation in the march to be held in Berlin on January 15. -
Call for a march in Cologne in support of the “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi” Revolution
A cooperation founded in Germany wants to make the "Jin Jiyan Azadî" revolution in Iran and the resistance in Kurdistan and Baluchistan heard and is organizing a demonstration in Cologne for this purpose. -
Celebration for 18th anniversary of the establishment of Kongra Star kicks off in Til Hemîs
Kongra Star will mark its 18th anniversary with celebrations in many cities. The activities program was launched in Til Hemîs with the slogan "We will defeat the killers with the fighting spirit of Sara and Evin". -
ÖHD publishes report on inhumane practices in Sincan Women's Closed Prison
ÖHD published its report on the inhumane treatment in Sincan Women's Closed Prison. -
'Our freedom martyrs are the core of the women's revolution'
“Kurdish women and people have already destroyed fears and those who think that they can silence us with deaths are wrong. Because Kurdish women are the students of Sara, Evin, Rojbin, Fidan, Sêvê, Fatma and thousands of martyrs.” -
Jineoloji Research Center Conference continues in Serdem Camp
The First Conference of the Aleppo, Afrin and Shehba offices of the Jineoloji Research Center started with the participation of 200 delegates. -
Investigation against prisoners in Sincan chanting 'Jin, Jiyan, Azadi'
The administration of the Sincan Women's Prison launched an investigation into the detainees who chanted the slogan 'Jin, Jiyan, Azadi' on 25 November. -
Sakine Cansız remembered in Dersim: "This struggle will never end"
Referring to the book "My whole life was a struggle" written by Sakine Cansız in the mountains of Kurdistan, Meral Danış Beştaş said: "This struggle will never end". -
Fidan Doğan commemorated at her grave
“Kurdish women will not step back. We will hold the murderers accountable,” said HDP Spokeswoman Ebru Günay in a speech during the commemoration of Fidan Doğan. -
Eren Keskin among winners of the Olof Palme Prize
The Olof Palme Prize 2023 is awarded to Marta Chumalo, Ukraine, Eren Keskin, Turkey and Narges Mohammadi, Iran “for their efforts in the fight to secure women's freedom.” -
HDK Women's Assembly commemorates Sakine, Fidan and Leyla
The HDK Women's Assembly stated that deadly attacks against Kurds in Paris are “the clearest manifestation of Kurdish hatred and misogynism.” -
REPAK: Paris massacre is the patriarchal state’s war on women
“Their real war is against us women. Their biggest fear is organised women who are on their way to freedom. That is why they kill, imprison, discredit and marginalize them. Since all states feed on the same mentality, they cover up each other's crimes." -
New femicide in Izmir
A woman called Necmiye Vural was killed by a man called M.A. in the Karabağlar district of Izmir. -
Women in Qamishlo remember the martyrs of Paris massacres
Hundreds of women participated in a mass march organized by Kongra Star in Qamishlo remembrance of the martyrs of the first and second Paris massacres.