On Sunday, February 1st 2026, Young Internationalist Women and Women Defend Rojava hosted an online meeting to discuss the current situation in Rojava. 180 participants from at least three continents attended. Ronahî Hassan, spokesperson for the Kongra Star Committee for Democratic Relations and Alliances, shared information about the situation, the course of the war, the implications of the new agreement between the SDF and the Syrian Transitional Government, and the current perspective of women on it. It became clear that much struggle remains necessary to defend the achievements of the women’s revolution. She called for continued close monitoring of events in Rojava and for increased pressure on local and international forces. At present, the agreement does not address the concerns of women.
“We must all fight now to defend the achievements of the women’s revolution. We must make it clear to the world that the YPJ is essential for the freedom and security of women in the region. We must fight for the co-chair system and for women to remain in the institutions,” said a representative of Women Defend Rojava.
Many questions were asked about the details of the agreement and its impact on life and the women’s revolution in Rojava. Following this, various participants shared their assessments of the solidarity actions taken so far, and suggestions were made for future action. It was emphasized that it is important to exert pressure on the US and France, as well as human rights organizations and institutions like the UN, to monitor the implementation of the agreement and thus guarantee the ceasefire. It was also suggested that more educational events be held to foster a deeper understanding of the situation and the significance of the women’s revolution.
The gathering of so many women from so many places – from Kurdistan to South Africa, Brazil, and Mexico – was incredibly empowering and clearly demonstrated that the Rojava Revolution offers women worldwide hope and prospects for a free life. That is why they stand united as women alongside Rojava during this time and participate in actions and activities to defend the women’s revolution.
The organizers ended the meeting with the concluding statement: “In recent weeks, we have witnessed a major struggle to defend the women’s revolution, both within and outside of Kurdistan. Numerous demonstrations, actions, political and diplomatic efforts, and the self-defense of society here have generated the pressure that could lead to a ceasefire and an integration agreement on January 30th. This agreement was intended to prevent another massacre of the Kurdish population. Now that the ceasefire has been achieved, international attention and sustained pressure are needed to ensure that the agreement is implemented in practice. Above all, we as women must now stand together to defend the achievements of the women’s revolution! We propose continuing actions and demonstrations, but also focusing on events to raise awareness about the significance of Rojava and the women’s revolution and to foster a deeper understanding of it. If you need materials, speakers, or support, please contact us!
