Hevrîn Xelef was Secretary General of the Syrian Future Party (ar. Hizbul Suri Mustakbel, ku. Partiya Sûriyeya Pêşerojê), which is guided by a grassroots democratic initiative principle. She was a symbol of hope for a diverse and democratic Syria. On October 12th 2019 she was murdered along with her driver near …
First Conference of Rojava’s Filmmakers Last weekend, from 24th until 26th of July 2026, the first conference of Rojava’s filmmakers took place in Qamişlo under the slogan “Toward a New Cinema.” More than 100 filmmakers and media professionals gathered for three days to exchange experiences and perspectives. The first day …
The activities as part of the campaign “We Are All YPJ! Em hemû YPJ ne!” for the official recognition and continued existence of the YPJ are ongoing. In the coming weeks, projects in Rojava will include the development of a theater play, a concert, and an exhibition aimed at bringing …
Organisations and individuals from around 30 regions of the world took part in the global day of action! We received around 60 videos in different ways and means expressing solidarity with the YPJ. From Kurdistan to Abya Yalla and Europe, from Asia to Australia and the USA. So, on that …
Currently, events and demonstrations are taking place throughout Rojava calling for the recognition of the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ) and their integration into the Syrian armed forces. The women’s cultural movement Hîlala Zêrîn (“Golden Crescent”) is also calling for actions and organizing theater, music, and art events to support the …
The Women’s Self-Defence Units (YPJ) are currently negotiating with the Syrian transitional government regarding their continued existence as an autonomous women’s army. Following several weeks of war waged by the Syrian transitional government against the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, a ceasefire agreement was signed on 29 January …
“We are all YPJ! Self-defence is our natural right.” The right to self-defence against terrorism and organised violence is guaranteed by international law and conventions based on the United Nations Charter, the Geneva Conventions and UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on peace and security. This is particularly important when women …
One of the five principles of the Ideology of Women’s Liberation is Organisation. According to this principle, organisation is what connects individuals with the collective, ideas and objectives. Organising means taking responsibility for one’s individual life, but also for the life of the collective, as both are closely interlinked and …
Jin Jiyan Azadi – Women life freedom The new integration agreement does not yet enshrine women’s rights and the further implementation of their achievements. Therefore, we must continue to fight and negotiate, step by step, for the laws of the agreement and an inclusive Syrian Constitution. The co-chair system is …
