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Gino d'Artali
and: My mother (1931-1997) always said to me <Mi figlio, non esistono notizie <vecchie> perche puoi imparare qualcosa da qualsiasi notizia.> Translated: <My son, there is no such thing as so called 'old' news because you can learn something from any news.>
Gianna d'Artali.


Rabia Onver
Jinha - Womens News Agency - Sept. 23, 2024
<<Journalist Rabia Onver accused of <spreading misinformation>
An arrest warrant was issued against Jinnews reporter Rabia Onver following the publication of her article titled, "Special war in Colemerg". According to reports, the journalist is accused of <spreading misinformation>.
News Center- The house of Rabia Onver, a Jinnews reporter living in the Gever (Yuksekova) district of Colemerg (Hakkari), was raided by police on the evening of September 20 following the publication of her article titled "Special war in Colemerg". According to the reports, her house was raided because of her series of articles on prostitution and drugs in the city and Hakkari Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation against her, accusing her of <spreading misinformation>. Lawyers Association for Freedom (OHD) Colemerg Branch has released a statement on social media platforms regarding the house raid and the investigation launched against the journalist. "Our client is a journalist and does journalism by respecting the public's right to information. Her house was raided and her personal and digital materials were confiscated for doing journalism. This shows that journalists continue to be intimidated through the judiciary. The freedom of the press and the public's right to information are the keys to democracy. In a country governed by democracy, the attempt to silence journalists through the judiciary is a blow to democracy and trust in the judiciary." >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/journalist-rabia-Onver-accused-of-spreading-misinformation-35708?page=1


Death toll from Sudan cholera
Jinha - Womens News Agency - Sept. 23, 2024
<<Death toll from Sudan cholera outbreak rises to 388
The death toll from Sudan cholera outbreak has risen to 388 people, with the total number of cases reaching 12,896, the health ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
News Center- The death toll from a cholera outbreak in war-torn Sudan has risen to 388 people, Sudan’s health ministry said in a statement on Sunday. "The total number of cholera cases has reached 12,896," Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said in a press statement following an emergency meeting. Since June 2024, heavy rains and floods in Sudan have contributed to the spread of cholera. On August 12, Sudanese officials declared a cholera outbreak.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/death-toll-from-sudan-cholera-outbreak-rises-to-388-35707?page=1

Jinha - Womens News Agency - Sept. 23, 2024
<<KJK urges CoM to take urgent action
The Kurdistan Women's Communities (KJK) urges the Committee of Ministers (CoM) to take urgent action against the isolation imposed on Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan in the prison island of Imrali.
News Center- The Kurdistan Women's Communities (KJK) has released a written statement on the session held by the Committee of Ministers (CoM), the Council of Europe's decision-making body, on September 17. "There is a special inhuman regime in Imrali, a system of absolute lack of communication and torture on leader Apo. The genocidal fascist Turkish state and the AKP-MHP government are responsible for this genocidal system. All our people, including women and youth will not be free unless this system is not abolished," the statement said. On September 17, 2024, the CoM held a meeting to discuss the isolation imposed on Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan in the prison island of Imrali and the violation of his "right to hope". The life sentence against Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan without prospect of parole or release is against the principle of "right to hope", the committee indicated on September 20, announcing that the committee would issue an interim decision in September 2025 after monitoring the implementation of the ECHR decision for a year. "It has been 42 months since leader Apo (Abdullah Ocalan) has had contact with the outside world. In addition, an aggravated isolation has been imposed on him in the prison island of Imrali for 26 years. This is an attempt to isolate him and his people from the whole world," the statement said, adding:
"The system in the prison island of Imrali is an attack on the will of the Kurdish people who resist for their existence and freedom. The existence of this system is an attack on Kurdish women, youth, culture, language, beliefs, lifestyle, existence and freedom. The isolation on a person recognized as a leader by millions is a torture against millions."
'We demand the physical freedom for our leader'
The system implemented in the prison island of Imrali tests humanity, its existence and meaning, the statement stressed. "Therefore, the friends of Kurdish people have been holding demonstrations, protests and other actions all over the world, calling for an end to the isolation imposed on leader Apo. Well-known scientists, artists, and politicians have written letters, demanding physical freedom for our leader. 69 Nobel Laureates also wrote a letter, demanding the release of our leader. International organizations, our people and their friends in four parts of Kurdistan and many countries have held marches, protests and released press statements demanding freedom for our leader. People all around the world demand freedom for leader Apo. Our leader is the creator of the "Jin, Jiyan, Azadi" slogan. This slogan has become a slogan chanted by people demanding freedom."
Mentioning the disciplinary punishments issued against Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan, the statement said, "His lawyers and family members have not been allowed to see him under the pretext of disciplinary punishments. It should be known that leader Apo is the Kurdish people's only hope for a free and meaningful life. The Committee of Ministers must take an urgent action to end the isolation imposed on our leader." >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/kjk-urges-com-to-take-urgent-action-35706?page=1


Makbule Ozer
Jinha - Womens News Agency - Sept. 23, 2024 - by MEDINE MAMEDOGLU
<<Makbule Ozer: Prisons have inhuman conditions
"Prisons have inhuman conditions. I was held in a ward along with 75-year-old Hanife Arslan and a 3-year-old child," said Makbule Ozer (82), who was released from prison after 254 days.
Van- MAkbule Ozer was arrested in the Artemetan (Edremit) district of Van province on May 9, 2022 on charges of <aiding a (terrorist) organization> and then she was released from prison on September 7, 2022. However, she was arrested again on April 22, 2024 after the Forensic Medicine Institution (ATK) prepared a report saying, <She could stay in prison>. On August 31, 2024, she was released from prison after 254 days. Makbule Ozer was held in a ward along with 75-year-old Hanife Arslan and a 3-year-old child. "They put us in prison whether we are old or children because we are Kurds," Makbule Ozer told NuJINHA.

Hanife Ardlan
'Health of Hanife Arslan is deteriorating'
Sick prisoner Hanife Arslan is transferred to hospital almost every day; however, her health is deteriorating, Makbule Ozer told us. "There were different problems in winter and summer," she said, adding that prisons are not good places for either children or sick people. Hanife Arslan was released from prison under judicial control, so she has to sign in at the police station four times a week. "Neither my health nor that of Hanife' was good in prison. She was transferred to a hospital almost every day but I did not want to be transferred to a hospital after realizing that nothing had changed. Prison meals were very bad. Everyone got sick due to prison meals. Although Hanife was transferred to a hospital every day, there was no change in her illness or pain. She was taken to the hospital in the morning and then taken back to prison. In prison, she was given her medication and different meals but prison was still not a place neither for her nor for me."
'I felt sad not for myself but for young people'
When Makbule Ozer was released from prison, her health deteriorated and now she has to take many medicines. "When I was held in prison, I fell off the bunk bed twice and hit my head. The air and meals in prison made people sick. I felt sad not for myself but for young people held in prison. Prisons are not good places for young people. When they got sick, I felt awful. The wards were very cold in winter and very hot in summer."
'I was held along with a 3-year-old child in the ward'
A woman and her 3-year-old child were held in the same ward with Makbule Ozer. "There were people of all ages in the prison," Makbule Ozer said. "There was a child named Şahane. She always asked us why she was held there. She got bored in prison. There were children held in other wards, too. All she did was watch TV. When I was released from prison, I was not allowed to say goodbye to her. They put my dress in a trash bag and released me."
'All sick prisoners and children should be released'
Makbule Ozer made a scarf decorated with yellow, red and green beads in the prison; however, the wardens took her scarf from her. "They took my scarf and then gave me it back after removing the beads. Neither I, nor Hanife, nor that child were guilty. Although we were innocent, we were held behind bars. They put us in prison whether we are old or children because we are Kurds. All sick prisoners and children should immediately be released from prison." >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/makbule-Ozer-prisons-have-inhuman-conditions-35702

Jinha - Womens News Agency - Sept. 20, 2024 - by HADEEL Al-OMAR
<<Women of Idlib demand end of patriarchal occupation
Women of Idlib, who are subjected to gender inequality in many facets of life due to the patriarchal mindset, call on human rights organizations to carry out awareness-raising activities.
Idlib- Due to the patriarchal mindset, women are the most vulnerable group to oppression and injustice in Idlib, occupied by the Turkish state and Turkish-backed Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). In the city, women and girls are subjected to all forms of violence, forced marriage, especially at an early age, causes lifelong physical and psychological trauma for women.
'The patriarchal system has turned me into my husband's property'
Ramia Al-Sadid (27) is one of the women who had to drop out of school due to their family pressure and were married off at an early age. "When I was just 15, my father decided to marry me off by using the war, displacement and poverty as excuses. The patriarchal system turned me into my family's property when I was child and now my husband's property. As women, we do not have a say. In society, the roles of women are getting married, raising children and doing housework."
'We have been made dependent on men'
Women are rejected by society from birth, said Reem Al-Abd Al-Rahim, mother of three daughters in Idlib. "We were banned from doing many things when we were children. The 13-year war causes many women to be marginalized by society. Women face many social pressure. If you are a woman and do not have a son, you face injustice and humiliation. We have been made dependent on men. Men establish their dominance over women and there is no law protecting women. We are treated like just a household item."
'Women suffer from inequality'
"Even though we are in the 21st century, women are still being suppressed by traditions and customs," said Salwa Al-Barshoum. "When women are introduced, they are introduced as a man's wife, a man's daughter, or a man's sister. In working life, employers say that women are less capable. Women suffer from inequality in all facets of life."
Speaking about gender pay gap, Salwa Al-Barshoum said, "We work in the same conditions as men, but we are paid less than men for the same job. Gender roles are defined for children from a very young age; men are defined as strong while women are defined as weak. All of these are stereotypes created by patriarchy. Social awareness is needed so that women can have freedom, make decisions and have the right to self-determination. Human rights organizations should hold awareness-raising activities such as seminars and conferences on gender equality." >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/women-of-idlib-demand-end-of-occupation-35698?page=1

Jinha - Womens News Agency - Sept. 20, 2024 - by LANE MUHAMMEDI
<<"Education policies in Urmia pave the way for early marriages
In Urmia and its rural areas, where Kurds live, students drop out of school due to the policies of the government. This paves the way for early marriages."
Urmia- Despite its rich natural resources and important location, the city of Urmia struggles with many problems such as poverty and poor education system. In Urmia, especially in its rural areas, where Kurds live, the dropout rate is very high. 10 percent of students in Urmia have dropped out of school, according to official statistics, making Urmia to have the highest dropout rate in the country after Sistan and Baluchestan. The dropout rate is high in Urmia not only due to economic and cultural problems, but also discrimination and the policies of the government, according to experts.
'Families cannot cover education expenses'
Financial problems are considered as one of the main reasons for the high dropout rate in Urmia and its rural areas. Many families cannot cover the education expenses of their children, said Ronak Mohammadi, a primary school teacher in Urmia. "In many villages, schools do not have even minimum resources. Families face difficulties in covering their children’s education expenses. Some families are too poor to provide a meal to their children."
'They do not have equal opportunities'
In the city center, children have better education opportunities, Ronak Mohammadi added. "However, children living in rural areas, especially the rural areas where Kurds live, do not have equal opportunities. Schools in rural areas do not have libraries, laboratories and educational materials. Many students have to drop out of school because schools are far away from their homes and they do not have transportation."
'Poverty is one of the reasons for high dropout rate'
Ronak Mohammadi thinks that poverty is only one of the reasons for dropping out of school in Urmia. "Discrimination also plays a role in the high dropout rate in rural areas. The education system is designed without taking into account the special needs of rural areas. Books written according to the ideology of the government, not according to the cultures and languages of provinces such as Kurdistan and Azerbaijan. This is one of the main challenges that reduce students' motivation and interest in education."
'School dropout has turned into a serious crisis'
"Discrimination in resources and inadequate attention to educational needs have turned school dropout into a serious crisis. While Tehran and other big cities have advanced educational opportunities and private schools, the rural areas suffer from the lack of schools, unqualified teachers, and poor educational infrastructure. These inequalities cause students in rural areas to face serious difficulties," Ronak Mohammadi emphasized.
'It increases child marriage'
There are private schools with the best facilities in Tehran and Isfahan; however, there is not even "a single school equipped with computers in the villages of Urmia. The high dropout rate in Urmia has social consequences. Girls drop out of school increases the number of child marriage. Many families marry off their daughters due to financial reasons. School dropout also causes child labor, increasing social poverty."
'Discrimination must be prevented'
The government should immediately take serious measures and develop programs to cope with the problem of school dropouts in Urmia, Ronak Mohammadi stressed, adding, "The government should allocate more resources to these areas and prevent discrimination in the distribution of resources. It should open well-equipped schools and increase the number of teachers. The government should also develop projects and programs to support families in need so that they can cover their children’s education expenses. Providing financial aid to students, free school meals and improving the education system can help reduce the rate of school dropouts."
'Equal opportunities must be created'
Ronak Mohammadi concluded her speech, saying, "This issue cannot be solved by only considering economic problems. The government must also pay attention to cultural and social issues. Equal opportunities must be created for students across the country." >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/education-policies-in-urmia-pave-the-way-for-early-marriages-35697

France24 - Sept. 19, 2024 - By: Anaelle JONAH
<<Migrant women face 'second trauma' when reporting sexual abuse in France
A recent report from Amnesty International reveals that undocumented women in France face significant barriers when reporting sexual violence, often encountering hostility from the institutions meant to help them. French NGOs say law enforcement has increasingly threatened migrants with deportation, even going so far as putting them in detention centres when they try to press charges. Amnesty International on Wednesday published a report highlighting the dire situation faced by migrant women who are victims of sexual violence in France. The report, based on data from more than 20 civil organisations, sheds light on the "secondary victimisation" of these women, the institutional violence they suffer at the hands of police and judicial systems. According to the National Observatory on Violence Against Women, a woman is raped every two minutes in France. Only 6% of rape or attempted rape victims filed reports in 2021, and a mere 0.6% of these cases led to convictions in 2020.
Read more by going to the source |link at the end|:
'I feel humiliated': Gisèle Pelicot outraged by suggestions of complicity at France mass rape trial
For migrant women, the situation is even more dire. In 2023, The Lancet published a survey revealing that the risk of being raped was 18 times higher for migrants compared to other women in France. According to the study, one out of every two migrant women did not seek help after being assaulted, and only one in 10 reached out to police or medical services.
Secondary victimisation
Migrant women who report sexual violence frequently encounter what has become known as "secondary victimisation". This term, recognised by international law, refers to the additional harm victims endure due to hostile treatment by law enforcement or judicial authorities. "It's a second trauma, distinct from the original offence, triggered by the way authorities respond to the victim's case," explained Anna Glazewski, a jurist specialised in human rights and a lecturer at the University of Strasbourg. "The term 'secondary' doesn't imply it's less significant, but rather that it adds to the victimisation caused by the initial assault." Instead of receiving the support they need, many victims are confronted with additional challenges such as language barriers, often with no interpreter available. Worse still, many migrant women are unfairly suspected of <fabricating> their abuse claims to gain residency papers. Margot Coudert, a jurist at an asylum centre in Lyon, witnessed women being turned away when trying to report sexual violence. "There's a residence permit available to women who file complaints against a network of pimps," Coudert explained. "But when they went to the police, they were told they were only doing it to get a permit." She recounted an instance where she attempted to book an appointment with police for a Nigerian woman, only to be met with blunt dismissal. <There's no point,> an officer told her. <Nigerian women only do this to get residency papers.”
'Beware of all those who are greedy'
Migrant women, particularly those of uncertain legal status, are among both the most vulnerable and the most hesitant to report sexual violence.
The Amnesty report alleges that undocumented women are "terrified" of approaching French police. In some cases, women who reported sexual violence were issued deportation orders or even placed in detention centres before being expelled from the country.
Read more by going to the source |link at the end|:
How France's far right changed the debate on immigration
"Since 2023, we've heard of 17 women being arrested after asking police for help," said Violaine Husson, responsible for gender and protection issues at Cimade, a French NGO supporting asylum seekers. "The police run identity checks; they put them in custody before placing them in a detention centre." Because of these practices, undocumented women "are increasingly scared to press charges", according to the NGO. Such actions violate both national and international laws, which guarantee the right of every individual, regardless of their legal status, to report sexual violence. But migrant women frequently encounter discriminatory attitudes rooted in racial and ethnic stereotypes. "Beware of all those who are greedy, who came to France for economic reasons and who now come to tell us that Monsieur is violent," Amnesty quoted one police officer as saying.
Calls for urgent reform
Amnesty International is calling on French authorities to enforce existing laws and implement reforms that align with international standards, ensuring migrant women have equal access to justice. Among the key recommendations is the need for specialised training for law enforcement to address racial and gender-based biases. "A lot of this stems from a lack of proper training and awareness," said Glazewski, suggesting that NGOs could collaborate with law enforcement to help bridge this gap. French NGOs are hopeful for change but remain focused on prevention efforts in the meantime. "There are measures in place, but they are not widely known or fully enforced," said Husson, highlighting the option of reporting abuse in hospitals or women's shelters. "Better, more effective measures will not only support migrant women but also protect all women in France. Safe and secure reception facilities are essential for everyone." >>
Source:
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20240919-migrant-women-face-second-trauma-when-reporting-sexual-abuse-in-france-rape


Emine Şenyaşar
Jinha - Womens News Agency - Sept. 19, 2024
<<Emine Şenyaşar blocked from going to office of DEM Party Parliamentary Group
On the 29th-day of the protest for Justice at the Turkish Parliament, Emine Şenyaşar was blocked from entering the building, where the office of the DEM Party Parliamentary Group is located.
Ankara- Emine Şenyaşar, whose husband and two sons were murdered in the attack carried out by the relatives and bodyguards of former AKP Urfa MP İbrahim Halil Yıldız in the Suruç (Kurdish: Pirsus) district of Urfa province on June 14, 2018, has been demanding justice for her relatives at the Turkish Parliament for 26 days. Today, Emine Şenyaşar and her son Ferit Şenyaşar, a DEM Party MP, held a press conference at the parliament. Then, they wanted to enter the building, where the office of DEM Party Parliamentary Group is located; however, they were blocked from entering the building by police. The police officers told the family that they received an instruction to block Emine Şenyaşar from entering the building.
'Arbitrary instructions are given'
Emine Şenyaşar sat in front of the building to protest the blockage. "As an MP elected by the people, we are blocked from entering the building, going to the office of my party's parliamentary group," said Ferit Şenyaşar. "Arbitrary instructions are given here. This instruction is unlawful. The whole world should see what is happening here." >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/emine-Senyasar-blocked-from-going-to-office-of-dem-party-parliamentary-group-35695?page=1


Members of Coalition 188
Jinha - Womens News Agency - Sept. 19, 2024 - by NUR AL-MARSOUMI
<<Members of Coalition 188: The proposed amendments would endanger women's rights
Members of Coalition 188, a group of NGOs, politicians and activists opposed to amendments in the Iraqi Personal Status Law No. 188, say the amendments would "endanger women's rights and democracy" if passed.
Iraq- Some Shiite parties submitted a bill to amend the Iraqi Personal Status Law No.188 of 1959 to the Iraqi Parliament. If passed, the amendments would give custody of the child to the father after a divorce; reduce the minimum age for marriage. On August 4, the Iraqi Parliament held its first session to discuss the proposed amendments. The session scheduled for September 3 was postponed. The last session to discuss the proposed amendments ended without any decision.
Coalition 188, a group consisting of several NGOs, politicians, activists and journalists, struggles against the proposed amendments in the Iraqi Personal status Law No.188 of 1959. The members of the coalition have been subjected to smear campaigns and threats for holding a number of peaceful demonstrations in Baghdad and other cities to protest the bill to amend the Personal Status Law. Some members of the Iraqi House of Representatives and political parties also oppose the proposed amendments.
The Aison Organization for Human Rights and Sustainable Development is one of the NGOs, members of the coalition.
"As the coalition, we have visited members of the parliament and political figures to have their support and struggle together against the proposed amendments," said Ansam Salman, the head of the Aison Organization for Human Rights and Sustainable Development. "Is not the current law a law that is consistent with the provisions of international conventions that Iraq ratified years ago? Why do they want to amend the law so quickly? The intentions behind the proposed amendments raises questions and doubts."
Ansam Salman told NuJINHA that they would continue their visits and to hold demonstrations, sit-in protests and press conferences against the proposed amendments. "We oppose the proposed amendments and we are determined to put pressure on the parliament to reject the proposed amendments."
'The proposed amendments would endanger women's rights'
"The aim of the proposed amendments is to break the will of women," said Marwa Abdul Redha, a member of the coalition. "If passed, the proposed amendments would endanger women's rights and democracy in the country." >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/members-of-coalition-188-the-proposed-amendments-would-endanger-women-s-rights-35691?page=1


14 attacks on Makhmour
Jinha - Womens News Agency - Sept. 19, 2024 - by NUPELDA DENIZ
<<Turkish state carries out 14 attacks on Makhmour in last 5 years
The Turkish state carried out at least 14 attacks on the Makhmour refugee camp in the last five years, with the cooperation of the KDP and the Iraqi government.
Makhmour- The Turkish policies aiming at annihilating and ignoring the Kurdish people continue. In the 1990s, thousands of Kurdish people were forcibly displaced from their homeland in Northern Kurdistan due to the attacks of the Turkish state. After changing seven camps, they settled in the Makhmour Martyr Rustem Cudi Camp (Makhmour Refugee Camp) in 1998. However, they have been subjected to the Turkish attacks on the camp.
Since 2017, the Turkish state has targeted the camp by using its drones. The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) has imposed an embargo on the camp since 2019. Turkiye carried out at least 14 attacks on the Makhmour refugee camp in the last five years, with the cooperation of the KDP and the Iraqi government.
14 attacks carried out by the Turkish state on the camp in the last five years are as follows:>>
Read it here:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/turkiye-carries-out-14-attacks-on-makhmour-in-last-5-years-35690?page=1

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