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 First National Conference for the Unity of Kurdish Women in Rojava

“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)

Women’s project meets needs of people in Tirbespiyê

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.

Sara Organization, a place to fight violence against women

The Sara Organization for the Fight Against Violence Against Women has reported 388 incidents of violence, human rights violations and crimes against women in the last 10 months in Northern and Eastern Syria.

IWD2025: The residents of Jinwar women’s village are standing strong

For International Women's Day 2025, we take an in-depth look into life inside Jinwar women's village in Rojava’s Cizîrê Canton, in northeast Syria. Kurdish News platform Mezopotamya Agency recently carried out an important interview with village residents about life and collective resistance at Jinwar.

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.

Syrian Free Women’s Foundation aims to empower women

The Syrian Free Women’s Foundation aims to empower women by organizing vocational training courses and awareness-raising activities.

Women in Hesekê open Inanna Textile Workshop as part of 8 March activities

The Inanna Textile Workshop opened in the neighborhood of Neşwa in Hesekê as part of the activities for 8 March.

Displaced women bake bread to earn living

Displaced women of Serêkaniyê (Ras al-Ayn) living in the Til Nesri village of Til Temir, have baked flatbread called “Waşûkanî” to earn a living.

Inclusion in Times of War: The Organization Nûdem

In 2021, Nûdem was founded as a non-governmental organization working with and towards the needs of people with disabilities in the Autonomous Region and the whole of Syria. The focus is on pedagogical and societal works aimed at societal change.

Woman in Zirgan plants seeds after collecting remnants of war

Hena Xidir, resident of Zirgan, plants seeds after collecting the remnants of war to breathe life into nature.

Qamishlo Women’s Congress publishes final declaration

The final declaration of the Women’s Congress in Qamishlo has been published. The declaration includes proposals related to political, legal, economic, social, educational, and academic matters.