The third conference of the Democratic Islam Congress was held in Qamishlo

The third conference of the Democratic Islam Congress was held under the slogan “Diligence and renewal are the gates to the solution of Middle East issues”.

Jineology is Everywhere

"Jineology organizes itself on the basis of many issues such as politics, economy, diplomacy and education. Through the communes, assembly, university, and media, we were able to reach out to women," says North-East Syria Jineology Spokesperson Hena Davud.

Explainer: The Religious Assembly and Academy for Democratic Islam

The Autonomous Administration’s secular position on religion is laid out in the Social Contract, the founding document of the Democratic Federation of North and East Syria. The Social Contract states that public affairs are not to be conducted on the basis of religious beliefs nor on the basis of familial or tribal culture, while simultaneously recognizing religious institutions and the right of every citizen to practice religious beliefs. There are a number of Autonomous Administration initiatives at work to put these principles into practice.