Statements
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Kongra Star statement on attacks on Makhmour and Zînê Wertê
To the public and to Kurdish society: To begin, we respectfully commemorate the three Kurdish women who died in Makhmour and in the Zînê Wertê region as a result of Turkish airstrikes. In addition to these two incidents, the Turkish…
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Our struggle is for freedom, our resistance is victorious
We in North and East Syria continue the history of women’s struggle for this International Women’s Day March 8th. A struggle that we know is connected to all women around the world and throughout history. That is why this year…
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May our resistance be a milestone in history
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…
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Kongra-Star and women’s movements on the 25th November
Kongra-Star and women’s movements in North and East Syria released a statement marking the 25th November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The statement reads as follows: 59 years ago in the Dominican Republic, the Mirabal Sisters…
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Open letter from Kongra Star to UN Secretary General
Women living in North and East Syria and the Rojava region urge the Secretary-General finally to play the role that the UN has been unwilling to play from the beginning of the Syria crisis. Evîn Swêd on behalf of the…
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Kongra Star: Everyone should join 2 November actions for Rojava
The Coordination of Kongra Star Rojava called on everyone to join actions organised on 2 November, “International Resistance Day for Rojava”. The Coordination of Kongra Star Rojava called on everyone to join actions organised on 2 November, “International Resistance Day for Rojava”. “This day…
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WOMEN’S DECLARATION: STOP TURKEY‘S OCCUPATION WAR AGAINST NORTH AND EAST SYRIA – IMMEDIATELY!
On 9 Oct 2019 the Turkish state started its invasion and occupation war on the territory of Northern Syria. The Turkish army has been attacking all major towns and settlements along the border with airstrikes and mortar shelling. According to…
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MEMORANDUM ON WOMEN’S DECLARATION: STOP TURKEY’S OCCUPATION WAR AGAINST NORTH AND EAST SYRIA – IMMEDIATELY
One week ago, we published the Women’s Declaration Stop Turkey‘s Occupation War against North and East Syria – immediately! with the signatures of 30 women’s organisations, movements, federations and alliances as well 58 individuals such as women writers, artists, academics,…
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Women’s declaration against Turkish invasion of NE Syria
Women Defend Rojava Campaign urges the UNSC, all relevant bodies of the international community and governments to take urgent actions to prevent new genocides and feminicides in the 21st century. The Women Defend Rojava Campaign released a statement on the…
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Open letter from Kongra Star Spokesperson Evîn Swed to UN
Kongra Star Spokesperson Evîn Swed writes an open letter to the UN General Secretary and UNSC members. Evîn calls for urgent steps and action to prevent further crimes against humanity by the Turkish army in North and East Syria. The…