New constitution call to women: Let's make our word common
Stating that they want to be the voice of all women who believe in peace and struggle for its socialisation, the Women and the Constitutional Commission stated they call for a joint struggle to carry women's voice to the discussion of the new constitution and for the socialisation of peace.
Purple Saturdays Movement: Afghan interests should be taken into account at Islamabad conference
Making a statement about the conference in Islamabad where Taliban opponents and Pakistani government officials will meet, The Purple Saturdays Movement called for the interests of teh Afghan people to be taken into account at the conference.
Mothers denied speaking Kurdish in Commission: Accept our language first for a solution
Peace Mothers, who were prevented from speaking Kurdish during a parliamentary commission meeting, emphasized that the Kurdish language must first be recognized and that Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Ocalan must be granted the “right to hope” for the Kurdish issue to be resolved.
Applications continues for Gurbetelli Ersöz Women’s Journalism Awards
The first-ever Gurbetelli Ersöz Women’s Journalism Awards, organized by the Mezopotamya Women Journalists Association (MKG), are currently accepting applications. MKG Board Member Derya Ceylan said the aim is to strengthen women’s struggle and their voices through journalism.
Father seeks justice for daughter’s suspicious death for 11 months: They want to cover it up
Nizamettin Kabaiş has been fighting to uncover the truth behind his daughter Rojin Kabaiş’s suspicious death for 11 months, accusing authorities of trying to cover up the case. He claims the university and dormitory, both state-affiliated, are involved.
50 women reported violence in just 8 months to IHAMED
The Human Rights and Media Association (IHAMED), based in Wan (Van), has received 50 reports of violence against women over the past eight months. Association spokesperson and lawyer Burcu Şeber said many women are being denied access to justice and are left unprotected by the state.
Dicle Erdem: Gülistan’s legacy will never be forgotten
Dicle Erdem, sister of slain journalist Gülistan Tara, said: “Gülistan’s successors will never give up on her cause, her struggle, or the truths she stood for.”
"Ideology of Women's Liberation" workshop in Kato Marunis
A workshop on "Ideology of Women's Liberation" was held in Kejanê plateau on the foothills of Kato Marunis Mountain.
Women lead the way: Demand for 'freedom for Öcalan' becomes universal
As the demand for “Freedom for Ocalan” has become globalised through women-led efforts, countless efforts have been carried out all over the world for his freedom.
Baloch women resist for their rights and freedoms
Nadia Baloch, whose father was murdered "unsolved", is fighting for the release of her imprisoned sister. Nadia Baloch said that their resistance is for all Baloch people.
Women's meeting in Hewag
Free Women's Movement (Tevgera Jinên Azad-TJA) and Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Riha (Urfa) women's assembly came together with women from Hewag (Bozova) within the scope of the process initiated by Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan.
‘Ideology of Women’s Liberation’ workshop in Korxan Plateau
Democratic Regions Party (DBP) Women’s Assembly came together with berivans (milker women) on Korxan (Karhan) Plateau in îdir (Iğdır) and organised a workshop on “Ideology of Women’s Liberation”.
From women who resist Taliban to Rojava: Let’s build common platforms
The Taliban regime extended bans in all areas of life, from education to health, from work to housing, in order to render women invisible. Women resisting oppression called for a common platform for women in North and East Syria.
'Ideology of Women's Liberation' workshop in Idir
Democratic Regions Party (DBP) Women's Assembly organised "Ideology of Women's Liberation" workshop in îdir.
Ekin Wan commemorated: Her struggle illuminates our path
YJA-Star member Kevser Eltürk (Ekin Wan), whose body was exposed by soldiers after she was killed in an armed clash in Gimgim (Varto) district of Mûş on 10 August 2015, was commemorated at her grave in Karşıyaka Cemetery on the 10th anniversary of her death. DEM Party's Gulderen Varli said: "Her struggle illuminates our path."