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Hajar Kamal
Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 12, 2024 - (video)
<<Egyptian journalist: Women have an important role in ending current wars and conflicts
Egyptian journalist Hajar Kamal says women have an important role in ending current wars and conflicts suffered by many countries for five years, calling on women's organizations to discuss the effects of wars on women.
Cairo- Women and children are the most vulnerable in times of armed conflict and wars in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, Syria and other countries. They face displacement, rights violations and attacks. Egyptian journalist Hajar Kamal drew attention to the effects of wars, especially on women, and emphasized that wars and conflicts "affect everyone, undermine human rights but women are the most affected as they are subjected to financial, psychological and many other burdens." In times of armed conflict and wars, women face many challenges, she added. "They have to cope with many challenges such as finding shelter, medicine, water, clothing, daily supplies and food."
'Women in Syria experience never-ending pain'
The fall of the Syrian regime has changed the equation, Hajar Kamal said, "Women in Syria experience never-ending pain; they suffer from the loss of their loved ones in prisons and many conflict burdens and rights violations. The stabilizing of Syria will take time. Women have paid a heavy price due to Syria's instability. The Syrian crisis affects not only Syria but also neighboring countries."
'Women's organizations must take responsibility'
Hajar Kamal pointed to the important role of women in change, calling on women all around the world to unite in order to make a change. "They are capable of doing so because they play an important role in the private and public spheres," she said, calling on "NGOs, especially women's organizations to take responsibility for the recent developments and the effects of wars and conflicts on women."
'Women have an important role in ending current wars and conflicts'
Hajar Kamal thinks that protests can bring the wars and conflicts suffered by many countries to the agenda. "An Arabic proverb says, 'I was devoured the day the white bull was eaten'. The situation in Syria, Gaza, Lebanon and other countries has become extremely critical, affecting the whole world. Radical solutions are needed to end wars and conflicts suffered by many countries. I think raising awareness is extremely important and women have an important role in ending current wars and conflicts. Women's movements and organizations and women should unite to end wars and conflicts." >>
source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/egyptian-journalist-women-have-an-important-role-in-ending-current-wars-and-conflicts-36154?page=1

Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 10, 2024
<<Theatre festival for persons with disabilities in Kermanshah
The 8th Zagros Theatre Festival for Persons with Disabilities was held in Kermanshah from December 6 to December 9, 2024 with the participation of many theatre groups of people with disabilities.
Kermanshah- The 8th Zagros Theatre Festival for Persons with Disabilities was held in Kermanshah from December 6 to December 9, 2024 with the participation of many theatre groups of people with disabilities. Five theatre groups participated in the festival from Kermanshah, four from Sanandaj, three from Ilam and two groups from Hamadan and Lorestan. On December 10, the groups and artists were honored at the festival's closing ceremony. A number of people with disabilities attended the festival. As part of the festival, workshops and seminars were held. Soudabeh Glenma, member of a theatre group having taken the stage at the festival, told NuJINHA that all the members of the group are people with disabilities. "I am 28 years old. I have been a member of this group for about two years. All the members of our group are people with disabilities. Our theatre play is about a couple who decide to immigrate to the U.S. However, they face a series of problems whenever they try to go to the U.S. Then, they give up leaving their country."
'We want to be visible in society'
"We want to be visible in society," said Zanyar Khairabadi, another theatre artist. "I have gotten involved in theatre since 2008. As the artists with disabilities, we want to be visible in society. We know that we have some disabilities but these do not prevent us from being active in society. Our society must understand that this is our reality. People should support us so that we can continue our activities." >>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/theatre-festival-for-persons-with-disabilities-in-kermanshah-36141?page=1


6 women journalists detained
Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 9, 2024
<<Turkiye: 6 women journalists detained in November
In November, six women journalists were detained and 38 others stood trial in Turkiye, according to a report released by the Mesopotamia Women Journalists' Associations.
News Center- The Mesopotamia Women Journalists' Association (Turkish: Mezopotamya Kadın Gazeteciler Derneği, MKG) has released its November 2024 report on rights violations against women journalists in Turkiye. Pointing to the ongoing crackdown on women journalists in the country, the report said, "Women journalists face not only the violations of freedom of expression but also gender-based discrimination, violence and threats while doing journalism. Such practices pose a threat to the right to freedom of expression and the right of access to information."
'Journalists cannot be silenced'
In November, more women journalists faced detention, house raids threats, ill-treatment and censorship. "In Adıyaman, the house of Jinnews reporter Derya Ren was raided twice. In Batman, Jinnews reporter Pelşin Çetinkaya was subjected to police violence while covering a protest. In Istanbul, journalist Hilal Köylü was forced to stop doing journalism," the report said, adding:
"On November 27, Roza Metina, president of the Mesopotamia Women Journalists' Association, journalists Tugçe Yılmaz, Suzan Demir, Havin Derya, Berfin Atlı and Serap Güneş were detained in the house raids. The detention operations against journalists are an attack on women journalists' struggle to exist in social life. As the Mesopotamia Women Journalists' Association, we emphasize once again that we stand with journalists who resist oppression. We call on everyone to stand with women journalists and the free press. Journalists cannot be silenced." According to the report, three women journalists were subjected to attack; the houses of eight women journalists were raided; nine journalists were summoned to testify; four women journalists were subjected to ill-treatment; five women journalists were threatened while doing journalism; three women journalists were prevented from doing journalism, investigations were launched against seven women journalists, and lawsuits were filed against seven journalists; seven women journalists were sentenced to a total of two years, three months and 15 days in prison with a fine of 7,080 Turkish liras; 38 women journalists stood trial.>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/turkiye-6-women-journalists-detained-in-november-36134?page=1


Rights achieved by women
Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 6, 2024
<<EŞIK: Rights achieved by women through a long-running struggle have been eroded in the last 22 years
Although women in Turkiye gained the right to vote and stand for election in 1934, no woman has been elected as a member of parliament in 17 cities.
News Center- The Women's Platform for Equality (Eşitlik için Kadın Platformu, EŞİK) has released a written statement on Friday to mark the 90th anniversary of the recognition of women's rights to vote and to stand for election in Turkiye. On December 5, 1934, women gained the right to vote and stand for election in Turkiye, women still face obstacles in politics, the statement stressed. "After women were granted the right to vote and stand for election in 1934, 17 women entered the parliament in the general elections in 1937, making Turkiye second in national parliaments having the highest women’s representation."
In 2023, women's participation in parliament in Turkiye was 19.9 percent.
No woman has been elected as a Member of Parliament in 17 cities, including Semsur (Adıyaman), Bayburt, Rize, Sinop and Yozgat, since 1934, according to the statement. "Although women in Turkiye gained the right to vote and stand for election in 1934, no woman has been elected as a member of parliament in 17 cities. This shows the challenges faced by women in politics. The rights achieved by women through a long-running struggle have been eroded in the last 22 years," EŞİK said in the statement, demanding a 50% quota for women in elections and all decision-making positions to have a secular and democratic country.
'We will protect our rights and dreams'
Underlining that nothing can stop women's struggle for equality, the platform said that they would keep protecting their rights and dreams, calling on everyone to support this struggle.>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/eSIk-rights-achieved-by-women-through-a-long-running-struggle-have-been-eroded-in-the-last-22-years-36127?page=1


Protests Femicide
Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 6, 2024
<<Jinnews: 31 women killed by men in November
31 women and one child were killed and 25 women and five children died under suspicious circumstances in November, Jinnews, an all-women news agency based in Amed (Diyarbakır), said in its November 2024 report on femicide in Turkiye.
News Center- Jinnews, an all-women news agency based in Amed (Diyarbakır), has released its November 2024 report on femicide in Turkiye by compiling news from local and national newspapers, news websites and news agencies. 31 women and one child were killed and 25 women and five children died under suspicious circumstances in November, according to the report. In November, 12 women were killed by their husbands, six by their estranged husbands, four by their sons, two by their ex-partners, two by their partners, two by foreign men, one by her ex-husband, one by her brother, the report said.
Cities where men killed women in November
According to the report, seven women were killed in Istanbul, three in Ankara, two in Izmir, two in Dîlok (Antep), two in Bursa, two in Mersin, two in Antalya, one in Konya, one in Hatay, one in Adana, one in Amed (Diyarbakır), one in Kocaeli, one in Tekirdağ, one in Kırklareli, one in Sakarya, one in Aksaray, one in Igdır and one in Nigde>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/jinnews-31-women-killed-by-men-in-november-36123?page=1


Rural women in Tunisia
Jinha - Womens News Agency - December 6, 2024 - by IKHLAS HAMROUNI
<<Rural women in Tunisia use traditional practices to protect environment
Women living in rural areas in the northwest and south of Tunisia use traditional practices in agriculture to protect the environment.
Tunisia-Throughout history, women have made great efforts to protect the environment by using traditional practices in agriculture. Women living in rural areas in the northwest and south of Tunisia play an important role in the management of natural resources, including soil, water, forests and energy, away from all the complexities of cities and cutting-edge technologies. Jawida Mahmoudi, an environmental activist and trainer at the Center Agricultural Training of Sidi Bouzid, has sufficient experience and knowledge on sustainable development and climate change since she took many entrepreneurship and agriculture courses on irrigation and water resources. She thinks that the increase in temperature and ongoing droughts caused by climate change have increased women's responsibilities.
'Women have a strong bond with nature'
"The living conditions of rural and urban women are different. The rural women are mostly deprived of their rights to education and work. They face barriers in achieving their goals," said Jawida Mahmoudi. "Although they do not have sufficient knowledge of the importance of preserving the environment and sustainable development, they have a strong bond with nature. They achieve food security through agricultural activities such as planting vegetables and trees. They live in harmony with nature through their simple daily activities."
'They protect the environment'
Rural women grow grains, vegetables, and fruits without using pesticides or artificial fertilizers, Jawida Mahmoudi stressed. "Thus, they protect the environment and improve soil fertility for the next generations. They do not use any technological tools or vehicles in agriculture and reduce carbon dioxide. They reduce the need for natural gas and oil by using agricultural waste such as firewood and animal feces for cooking and heating. Through traditional practices, they play a leading role in reducing environmental pollution and preserving the beauty of their surroundings."
'To leave a clean environment for future generations'
Mubarak Ani, one woman living in one of the rural areas of Tunisia's Sidi Bouzid Governorate, thinks the role of women in protecting the environment is important. "A few days later, the olive harvest season will start. After harvesting olives, we will cut the tree branches and dry them in the sun. We use them for cooking and heating in winter. Since we raise livestock, we use animal dung as a natural fertilizer. We make clothes from their wool. We depend on nature so we do not pollute the environment. We protect the environment to leave a clean environment for future generations." >>
Video: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/rural-women-in-tunisia-use-traditional-practices-to-protect-environment-36124?page=1

CPJ - December 5, 2024
<<Taliban detain 7 Arezo TV journalists, seal network’s offices in Kabul
New York, December 5, 2024-Dozens of Taliban agents from the General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) raided the offices of private broadcaster Arezo TV on December 4 in the capital, Kabul, questioned staff members for four hours, and detained seven journalists and media workers. Woman journalists were expelled from the premises, and the network’s offices were sealed, according to a journalist familiar with the situation in Kabul, who spoke to CPJ anonymously, citing fear of reprisal. "The raid on Arezo TV and expulsion of its women journalists shows the Taliban's troubling commitment to cracking down on Afghan independent media, as it works to silence free voices and restrict the public's access to information," said CPJ Asia Program Coordinator Beh Lih Yi. "The Taliban must immediately and unconditionally release the seven detained journalists and media workers and permit the channel to resume broadcasting without further interference." The journalist told CPJ that the Taliban accused Arezo TV journalists during the raid of collaborating with and reporting for exiled media outlets operating outside Afghanistan. The current whereabouts of the detained journalists remain unknown. Saif ul Islam Khyber, a spokesperson for the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, told media in an audio message that the group sealed Arezo TV's offices to uphold "Islamic values, prevent misuse of media outlets, and strengthen social order."
Khyber said Arezo TV was involved in dubbing foreign soap operas, purportedly with the backing of exiled media organizations.>>
Source: https://cpj.org/2024/12/taliban-detain-7-arezo-tv-journalists-seal-networks-offices-in-kabul/

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