Red Wednesday: the Yazidi New Year

The Yazidi people have been the constant target of attacks—even before the rise of ISIS. Still today, after reclaiming their right to self-determination, they continue to be attacked by states (including the Iraqi state) and by those who reject pluralism and the idea of self-governance. But today, what is unfolding in North and East Syria is a different story—a story in which all cultures and religions have a space, including the Yazidi faith. The Yazidi New Year, known as Red Wednesday, fell on April 16 this year.

The Status of women in North and East Syria

Kurdish, Arab, Syriac, Assyrian, Armenian, and Turkmen women have achieved numerous legal, political, military, cultural, and social accomplishments in North and East Syria during the July 19 Revolution (Women’s Revolution). Preparations are currently underway to draft a special social contract for women.