Women’s revolution starts with transforming ourselves as individuals and leads to a complete overhaul of society. It’s about building your own identity, challenging men to reshape what it means to be a man, transforming both women and men to create free relationships, and fostering those relationships to build a freer society. It’s a massive, tough, but deeply historic and valuable struggle.
The conference held in Qamishlo stands as a serious and organized response to a century of loneliness, denial, and fragmentation imposed on a people. The final document of the Kurdish Unity Conference in Rojava calls for the unification of Kurdish regions under a federal Syrian umbrella as an integrated political and administrative unit.
In the Kaniya Kurdan neighborhood of Kobanê, women grow vegetables and raise livestock to make a living.
The 26th of April, was set as the official date for the convening of the “Kurdish National Conference” in North and East Syria. This comes after a postponement due to the current war situation in the region and disagreements among parties regarding the conference. The aim of the conference is to establish a unified political reference for the Kurds in Syria, contribute to a just solution for the Kurdish issue within the future of Syria, and guarantee the rights of the Kurdish people through a document agreed upon by the participants. This marks the first time that Syrian Kurdish parties will convene on a common position regarding the Kurdish issue in Syria in over a decade.
Eastern Turkey’s Kars showcases architectural treasures like the Stone or Vardan Bridge, and the Church of the Twelve Apostles, which exemplify the city’s profound Armenian heritage, amid a haunting legacy of genocide and displacement.
The Armenian Women’s Union fights for the active participation of women in all areas of life. Anahit Kasabiyan said that the Armenian community living in Northern and Eastern Syria will establish a political party led by women.
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.
“With this conference, we are laying the foundation for a new history—the history of the unity of the Kurdish people, led by the vanguard of Kurdish women. Just as women in Rojava have been at the forefront in all fields, they are also leading the way in building a democratic Syria.” — Perwîn Yûsif (PYD)
The Ecology Committee of the Euphrates canton in northeastern Syria has developed a project called, “Vermicompost” to produce organic fertilizer. “The project is an alternative to chemical fertilizers,” said Nesrîn Karho.
In the Raqqa and Tabqa cantons, vineyards are considered important as a source of income, and help meet the needs of families.
About 100 women, who participate in the Demsal Project launched by the Kongra Star Economy Committee in the town of Tirbespiyê, provide agricultural and dairy products to the people of the town.
During the 22 years of AKP rule, the nature of Turkey and Kurdistan has been opened to the rent and plunder of capital. One of the most crucial headings of the ecological disaster identified with the AKP government is the HEPPs.
