IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE STRUGGLE FOR A FREE LIFE WITHOUT VIOLENCE On November 25 1960 the three Mirabel sisters were murdered in the Dominican Republic for fighting against the dictatorship of Trujillo and his fascist government. Three women, who followed their convictions with bravery and selflessness, to fight for what they believed in. While their husbands and comrades were imprisoned, the three sisters were …
We continue the struggle of Hevrîn, Dayika Eqîde, Amara and the Mirabel sisters In the figures of the mirabel sisters and the immense sacrifices of our comrade Amara, Hevrîn, and the revolutionary efforts of Dayika Eqîde we remember the efforts and sacrifices of all women for their lands, identities, and to defend the essence of society. Once again, we promise on the şehîds of this honourable resistance to intensify our …
Michaela Hoffmann, the mother of Ivana Hoffman, who fell as an internationalist in the ranks of the MLKP in 2015 in Til Temir, is worried about the current situation in Til Temir. In an interview she is talking about the current threats on Til Temir and the hope that Ivana is giving her even after her death: It’s terrible what’s happening there in Rojava again. The people there have experienced …
After the “official recognition” of the Armenian genocide, while the Turkish state and its allies pursue the same aims once again, the children of the victims talk about their position in the Middle East. Who was to blame for the genocide? What does recognition mean? What about reparation or granting of human rights? What threats from the Turkish state are Armenians now faced with?
Occupation and colonialism is intrinsically tied to the occupation and invasion of women’s bodies. The Turkish state is one of history’s most intense examples of this. This special report from Ronahi TV tracks the ways the Turkish state has always used violence against women and the desecration of women’s bodies as a tool of occupation and imperialism. This is continuing in the current invasion in the form of targeted attacks …
After a military coupe has attacked not just the government, but social, left wing, and indigenous organisations in Bolivia, the people are facing a huge repression but also giving a historic resistance. The women of Kongra Star send revolutionary love and solidarity to the indigenous women and people of Bolivia in their struggle against oppression and fascism.
59 years ago in the Dominican Republic, the Mirabal Sisters became leaders in the unparalleled resistance that had risen against the Trujillo dictatorship. They did not allow the dictatorship to make them surrender their lives and their principles. They taught people that in the pursuit of democracy and freedom organized political resistance is necessary, and that they must never give up. Six months after their deaths, the Dominican people brought …
Since October 9th, with the beginning of the aggression on the areas of northern and eastern Syria; the features of the humanitarian crisis began to emerge and intensified with the increasing severity of aggression and violations. Education in 810 schools has been disrupted, resulting in 86,000 pupils being deprived of access to their schools. Health services have been damaged due to the direct targeting of hospitals and medical staff or …
Responding to a solidarity statement, published in The Guardian by leaders of social movements, communities and First Nations from around the world, including LaDonna Brave Bull Allard (Standing Rock), Eve Ensler (One Billion Rising), Stuart Basden (Extinction Rebellion) and Sabine Lichtenfels (Tamera), the women’s movement “Kongra Star” from North and East Syria issues an urgent call to defend the Rojava revolution. Beloved sisters, comrades, and allies, We send greetings and …
