Forty-six feminist activists in Australia announced their solidarity with the Women\u2019s Protection Units (YPJ) and their support for the demands to recognize the units and respect their right to continue their presence within a new Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a joint statement, the activists said that, as \u201csocialist feminists in Australia,\u201d they stand in solidarity with the freedom fighters in the YPJ, affirming that these units continue to defend the rights, dignity, and freedoms of women of all ethnicities and religions, rights that were achieved during the Rojava Revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The letter emphasized that women\u2019s participation in all spheres, including community defense, is a right that must be protected, and that recognizing the Women\u2019s Protection Units (YPJ) and ensuring their continued presence in a new Syria are essential steps toward building a unified, peaceful, and democratic future for the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The list of signatories included the names of 46 Australian activists, academics, and feminists, namely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sue Bolton\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lisa Macdonald\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sue Bull\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Susan Price\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pip Hinman\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Valeria Ledda<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aisha Sultan\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Markela Panegyres\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arlo Valmai\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Olivia Carney\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nova Sobieralski\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paula Sanchez\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Coral Wynter\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Robynne Murphy\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Merrilyn Treasure\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Karen Fletcher\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rachel Evans<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zoe Davison\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Janet Parker\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mary Merkenich\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sally Atkinson\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laura Smith\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Catherine Brown\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Melissa Johns\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carine Visschers\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Melanie Pittard \u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alexandra Rosche\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Kamala Emanuel\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laurie MacSween\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Philippa Skinner\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sonia Qadir\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Norrian Rundle\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Candice Alisha<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meredith Lawrence<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jessie Rye\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sarah Hathway\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jepke Goudsmit\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Juanita Spinelli\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paula Corvalan\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gabrielle McCutcheon\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chloe de Silva\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacqueline Kriz\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aaisha Slee\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Steffi Leedham\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Karyn Brown\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zara Lomas\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bernadette Krone<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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