Kurdish politician Hevrin Xelef was brutally murdered by a jihadist militia during the Turkish invasion of northern Syria five years ago. Her commitment as Secretary General of the Syrian Future Party is not forgotten.
A tree nursery named after Hevrîn Xelef has been opened in Qamishlo. The saplings, grown in memory of the Kurdish politician murdered by mercenaries loyal to Turkey, will be planted for the reforestation of Rojava.
During the year 2021, women in north and east Syria made many achievements at various levels: Diplomatic, political, economic and organizational, and women's organizations intensified the pace of their activities aimed at reaching the largest possible segment of women in the world to support them to achieve their rights and freedom.
A novel Middle East Women Leaders Index, published by the Middle East Women Initiative, ranked Syria relatively low in women’s representation and leadership in the public sector. The data used (primarily from the World bank and UNDP) for the index covered the status of women in the Syrian government and areas it controls. However, the situation in Syria today is far more complex, almost ten years into the conflict.
Women from all parts of North and East Syria held events to celebrate International Women’s Day, March 8, 2021, despite economic hardship, military occupation, and instability. These events represent only a few of the hundreds of gatherings and commemorations that have occurred.
Turkish-backed violations intensify in Northeast Syria: why we should not be surprised.
Hevrîn Khalaf has played an unforgettable role in the women's revolution of Rojava and for the unity of peoples. She was executed in an ambush by a jihadist gang allied with Turkey.
150 delegates from Rojava-North Syria are taking part in the 1st conference of Women Economy in Rojava-North Syria.
