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When one hurts or kills a women
one hurts or kills hummanity and is an antrocitie.
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.
Question by Gino d'Artali: Is it really necessary to depict the
fascistoid bloodshed the israeli bloodhouds are causing?
or do we want to listen, see and speak out?
Jinha - 6 Feb 2024 - by BAHARIN LEHIB
<<'107 Palestinians were killed and 143 were injured in the previous 24
hours'
107 Palestinians were killed and 143 were injured in the previous 24
hours, the Gaza’s health ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
News Center- Israel's war on Gaza has entered its 123rd day. 27,585
Palestinians have been killed, 67, 978 wounded by Israel's attacks on
Gaza since Oct. 7, the Gaza's health ministry said in a statement on
Monday. The ministry also reported that 107 Palestinians had been killed
and 143 injured in the previous 24 hours.
<Thousands of people are missing under the rubble,> the statement said.
According to the local reports, Israeli forces conducted a series of
raids on various areas of the besieged Gaza Strip and the clashes
between Israeli forces and Hamas in the west of the Gaza Strip have
intensified.
At least six civilians killed in Khan Younis
According to Palestinian news agency WAFA, at least six civilians were
killed in Khan Younis today by Israel's tanks and vehicles.
4,895 students killed since Oct.7
4,895 students have been killed and 8,514 injured since the beginning of
the Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip and the West Bank on
October 7, the Gaza's Ministry of Education said in a statement on
Tuesday. Since October 7, 239 teachers and administrators have been
killed and 836 injured in the Gaza Strip, six have been injured, and
more than 71 have been detained in the West Bank, the ministry added.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/107-palestinians-were-killed-and-143-were-injured-in-the-previous-24-hours-34558
Jinha - 6 Feb 2024 - by BAHARIN LEHIB
<<'No oppression can extinguish the torch of Kurdish women's demand for
freedom'
<No oppression can extinguish the torch of Kurdish women's demand for
freedom,> said Latifa Ahmadi, Afghan political activist, condemning the
assassination of Kurdish politician Firyal Sileman Xalid in Kirkuk on
January 18.
Kabul- Kurdish political activist Firyal Sileman Xalid was assassinated
in a targeted attack in Kirkuk on January 18, 2024. She was shot dead in
the street outside a school in Kirkuk by two armed men. An investigation
was launched into the incident by the security forces in Kirkuk. Since
the assassination, many people from many countries, especially the
Middle Eastern countries, have condemned the assassination. Latifa
Ahmadi, Afghan political activist has released a message condemning the
assassination of Kurdish politician Firyal Sileman Xalid. <I was shocked
when I heard that Feryal Sileman Xalid had been killed. Unfortunately,
the oppressive regimes in Iran, Turkey, Syria, and Iraq take the lives
of Kurdish fighters every day by labelling them as terrorists. Even
though the people of Kurdistan have been targeted, murdered and
assassinated, they never stop fighting; they are getting stronger and
they struggle against oppression and tyranny. For about half a century,
the brave people of Kurdistan have been fighting while they have been
oppressed. But no oppression can extinguish the torch of Kurdish women's
demand for freedom.``
'We are in solidarity'
In the message, Latifa Ahmadi pointed out that Afghan women were in
solidarity with the Kurdish women. <As Afghan women, we share the same
fate with the Kurdish women. Afghan women are always in solidarity with
the Kurdish women. I believe that Kurdistan will be free and unified one
day by overthrowing these oppressive systems. I hope the Kurdish Freedom
Movement will achieve victory! I hope the Akhunds and Mullahs in
Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey, Syria and other parts of the world will be
defeated!> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/no-oppression-can-extinguish-the-torch-of-kurdish-women-s-demand-for-freedom-34557
Dastina Kobani
Jinha - 6 Feb 2024 - by SORGUL ŞEXO
<<'The fight against ISIS is not only the responsibility of YPJ/SDF'
YPJ commander Dastina Kobani, who leads the Operation Security and
Humanity at al-Hol camp, pointed out the threat posed by ISIS and said,
<The fight against ISIS is not only the responsibility of YPJ/SDF.>
Heseke (Hasakah)- Al-Hol camp is located in the Jazira Canton, 45 km
east of the city of Hasakah.The camp hosts about 43,477 people from 45
countries. Most of them are the families of ISIS, which was defeated by
the YPJ (Women's Defense Forces) and the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces)
in Deir ez-Zor in March 2019. The al-Hol camp is considered the most
dangerous camp in the region and the whole world. The camp is controlled
by the Internal Security Forces and the YPJ/SDF. On January 27, the
General Command of Internal Security Forces in North and East Syria
Region announced that they launched the third phase of Operation
Humanity and Security against ISIS sleeper cells and the people
supporting the activities of ISIS in the al-Hol camp with the support of
the Women's Defense Units (YPJ) and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
In an interview with NuJINHA, Destîna Kobane, one of the commanders of
the Women's Defense Units (YPJ), commented the necessities and results
of the third phase of the operation
'The operation was launched after getting information about possible new
attacks'
At the beginning of her speech, Destina Kobane explained why they
launched the third phase of the Operation Security and Humanity as
follows: <We got information saying that ISIS sleeper cells were in
preparation for a new attack to destroy the security in al-Hol camp. We
launched the third phase of the operation to protect the people of the
region. ISIS poses a threat not only to al-Hol camp but also to the
region and the whole world.IS Although ISIS has been defeated
geographically and militarily in North and East Syria, they are still
active in al-Hol camp; they still carry out military training and the
people, who want to flee from their extremist ideas are punished in
different ways.>
'The results show the reason and necessity of the operation'
Destina Kobane drew attention to the operation that lasted for three
days in the Muhajirat section of the camp and said: <We found weapons,
mines, many other ammunition in tents and tunnels and seized and
neutralized them. We also found grenades and arrested women, who want to
revive ISIS. The members of the Ashbal al-Khalifa (Cubs of the Caliphate,
ISIS's brigade of boys aged between 10 and 15), who were trained to
carry out attacks, were also arrested. The tunnels used to hide the
members of Ashbal al-Khalifa were discovered and destroyed by our forces.
A lot of weapons, bullets, bombs and rockets were found in the Syrian
and Iraqi sections of the camp. All these highlight the threat posed by
ISIS in the region.>
'The threat continues'
Destina Kobane reported that the ISIS members had been planning to take
revenge against the forces. <An ISIS leader, who wanted to blow himself
up among the members of our forces, was arrested by the YPJ. The main
targets were arrested and all the people in the camp were registered
once again. While the third phase of the operation was launched, Turkish
airstrikes targeted four members of the Internal Security forces. The
operation was launched and ended with successful results. We want to say
that ISIS still poses a threat to the whole world.>
'The fight against ISIS is not only the responsibility of YPJ/SDF'
Destina Kobane recalled the international community to fulfill their
duties and responsibilities.<There are ISIS members from many countries
in this camp, which means that this threat is posed not only to Syria
and Iraq but also to the whole world. ISIS fought in many countries and
many armies fled from them but the ones who fought against them and made
an historical resistance are the members of the YPJ/SDF. As a result,
all foreign ISIS members are held in this camp. People defending
humanity and democracy should not accept this. Many international forces
fought along with the YPJ/SDF to defeat ISIS. Now, they should not leave
us alone in the fight against ISIS. The fight against ISIS is not only
the responsibility of the YPJ/SDF but also all countries.>
'We vow to rescue all Yazidi women held captive by ISIS'
Destina Kobane emphasized that the aim of the third phase of the
operation was to rescue Yazidi women held captive by ISIS in the camp.
<Thousands of Yazidi women were abducted, raped and sold in slaves
markets by ISIS. As the YPJ, we vow to rescue all Yazidi women held
captive by ISIS. During the operation, we rescued a Yazidi woman. We
will do our best to reunite her with her family.>
'The ongoing Turkish airstrikes strengthen the sleeper cells of ISIS'
Destina Kobane said that ISIS organized itself everywhere in North and
East Syria. <There are sleeper cells of ISIS everywhere such as in Deir
ez-Zor, Manbij and al-Hol camp. All countries should raise their voices
to stop the ongoing Turkish airstrikes on North and East Syria and the
Syrian airspace should be closed to Turkish warplanes and drones to
protect civilians. The ongoing Turkish airstrikes strengthen the sleeper
cells of ISIS.>
'The YPJ and SDF will continue to fight even if they don't fulfill their
responsibility'
Destina Kobane concluded her speech saying, <The countries claim that
they defend peace, democracy and security in the Middle East, but do not
take any steps to ensure peace, democracy and security in the Middle
East. The YPJ/ SDF always make sacrifices to protect the people. We call
on all countries and states to fulfill their duties and
responsibilities. The YPJ and SDF will continue to fight ISIS even if
they do not fulfill their responsibility.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/the-fight-against-isis-is-not-only-the-responsibility-of-ypj-sdf-34556
Jinha - 6 Feb 2024 - by SORGUL ŞEXO
<<'Our lives changed after being involved in the Kurdish Freedom
Movement'
The lives of women in the village of Botana changed when the Kurdish
Freedom Movement started its activities, said Bedia Mihemed Sileman.
<Leader Ocalan sowed the seeds of freedom here and laid the foundation
for today's revolution.>
Amûdê (Amuda)- Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan sowed the first seeds of
the Kurdish Freedom Movement in North and East Syria, also known as
Rojava, in the 1980s. Many women were involved in the movement by taking
up arms. 67-year-old Bedia Mihemed Sileman, mother of Martyr Ali and
sister of Martyr Xorşid, is one of them.
'We did not know anything about politics'
Bedia Mihemed Sileman did not know anything about politics until she
learned the ideology and thoughts of Abdullah Ocalan. <We only applauded
the parties related to Barzani's family because they were Kurdish
parties. But we did not know anything about the purpose and strategy of
those political parties and what they did for women's rights. Then, the
Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) was officially founded.> Bedia Mihemed
Sileman told us that the lives of women in the village of Botana (Sinceqa
xelîl), changed after being involved in the Kurdish Freedom Movement.
<Kurdish women used to do only housework and childcare tasks. The seeds
sown by leader Ocalan in Rojava Kurdistan grew in several years. The
Kurdish people began to organize themselves against the oppressive
regime. When our children joined the party, we, as mothers, followed
them.> Bedia Mihemed Silemani pointed to the assimilation policies of
the Baathist regime and said, <Kurdish language would disappear without
leader Ocalan. Kurdish people used to speak Arabic because their native
language was forbidden. Today, we can freely speak Kurdish language
thanks to leader Ocalan.>
'Leader Ocalan sowed the seeds of freedom'
During the rule of the Baathist regime, women in the village of Botana
used to secretly gather in houses to hold meetings and teach Kurdish.
<Our village was a small village but there was unity. People of all ages
were involved in the movement. Leader Ocalan sowed the seeds of freedom
here and laid the foundation for today's revolution.>
'The physical freedom of Abdullah Ocalan will be a solution to all
crises'
Mentioning the international conspiracy against Abdullah Ocalan 25 years
ago, she said, <Leader Apo is not a person being held behind bars. He
raised awareness among women. When the international conspiracy was
carried out against him, Kurdish people flocked to the streets to
protest.>
Bedia Mihemed Sileman emphasized that the physical freedom of Abdullah
Ocalan would be a solution to all crises.
<He made great efforts not only for the Kurdish people but also for
people all around the world. If leader Ocalan was free today, There
would not be so many wars in Ukraine, Palestine and Kurdistan. Erdogan
sees the release of leader Öcalan as a threat. All Kurdish people and
people all around the world should struggle for his freedom. They should
put pressure on the Turkish state so that leader Ocalan can see his
lawyers and family members.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/our-lives-changed-after-being-involved-in-the-kurdish-freedom-movement-34555?page=1
Sıddıka Halo
Jinha - 6 Feb 2024 - by NORŞIN ABDI
<<'We must liberate women and girls from all kinds of reactionary
ideologies'
<We must liberate women and girls from all kinds of reactionary
ideologies by raising awareness against gender-based violence,> said
Sıddıka Halo, member of the Center for Gender Research.
Kobane- The Center for Gender Research was established in the Euphrates
Canton of North and East Syria on March 6, 2019 to ensure equality,
justice and coexistence. The center carries out activities on many
issues such as violence, polygamy, and child marriage. The center
recently conducted a survey on the causes and forms of gender-based
violence and the experiences of women. <The center conducts surveys,
research and studies after determining the needs of society and women to
eliminate the problems faced by women and girls.>
Violence against women continues
Speaking about the research of the center on violence against women,
Sıddıka Halo said, <Following the 19 July Revolution in Rojava, known as
women's revolution, many developments occurred in North and East Syria.
Although there are few reports on gender-based violence in the region,
we know that violence against women continues to be an obstacle to
achieving equality, democracy and peace. Our survey reveals that women
still suffer from violence and violence against women leads to femicide.>
'Gender-based violence must end to build a free future'
The survey also reveals that women and girls are subjected to many forms
of violence. <Women and girls are subjected to both physical and
psychological violence by their husbands, fathers, brothers or male
relatives. Violence first affects women and then society as a whole.
Physical or psychological violence against women at home, at work and in
public spaces has a negative effect on personality. If this culture of
violence is maintained, it will affect the next generations. For this
reason, gender-based violence must end to build a free future. We must
liberate women and girls from all kinds of reactionary ideologies.>
Incidents of violence against women are documented
The survey also includes the ages of women and girls survivors of
violence. <We held meetings with women and women told us their stories.
We conducted our survey with the support of the Mala Jin (Women's
House), the Sara Organization to Combat Violence against Women and the
Women's Internal Security Forces. We can say that the patriarchal
mindset, customs and traditions cause the spread of violence against
women. We began to conduct the survey at the beginning of November. Our
survey also includes the data showing how many women were subjected to
sexual violence. The Health Committee provides medical support to women
survivors of violence and documents incidents of violence against
women.>
Awareness-raising activities
The center also carried out awareness-raising activities, seminars and
forums. Sıddıka Halo concluded her speech saying, <According to the
results of our surveys, research and studies, we can end gender-based
violence not only in the Euphrates Region but also across North and East
Syria. We still have a long way to go to end violence but we can change
our society in two years. We can change our society by carrying out
awareness-raising activities and emphasize the important role of women
in society.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/we-must-liberate-women-and-girls-from-all-kinds-of-reactionary-ideologies-34554?page=1
Bourawiya Al-Aqrabi
Jinha - 6 Feb 2024 - by ZOUHOUR MECHERGUI
<<Many violations against people with disabilities in Tunisian local
elections
Bourawiya Al-Aqrabi noted that they observed many violations against
people with disabilities in the Tunisian local elections. <We make
efforts to build a better future for people with disabilities.>
Tunisia- Voter turnout in the second round of the elections for the new
<Local and Regional National Council> in Tunisia was 11.66%, according
to Tunisia's Independent High Authority for Elections. However, the high
authority did not mention voter turnout for people with disabilities.
Bourawiya Al-Aqrabi, secretary-general of the Tunisian Organization for
the Defence of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (OTDDPH), told us
that the organization sent 197 observers and 27 regional coordinators to
785 electoral districts across the country. The observers and regional
coordinators determined that 40% of the sidewalks of the polling
stations were not suitable for people with disabilities, especially for
persons with vision impairment and mobility disabilities. 68% of the
stations did not have signs and directions for people with disabilities,
according to the OTDDPH.
<There were stones, holes, and garbage in front of and inside 72% of the
polling stations and they were not suitable for people with
disabilities. 4% of the polling stations were on the upper floor. Only
2% of the stations were designated for people with disabilities. 26 % of
polling stations had doors that were not suitable for wheelchair users
to enter the stations,> Bourawiya Al-Aqrabi told NuJINHA.
Persons with vision impairment faced difficulties in voting
Bourawiya Al-Aqrabi said that 48% of the polling centers did not have
signs showing the way to the polling stations. <Persons vision
impairment faced difficulties in voting due to the lack of the tactile
braille signs. The people with disabilities chose to vote; however, they
faced obstacles.>
Bourawiya Al-Aqrabi called on people with disabilities to <Prove your
ability and confront all the bullying that will stand in your way. What
is important is to build a better future. Always demand what is better.>
>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/many-violations-against-people-with-disabilities-in-tunisian-local-elections-34552
TJK-E
Jinha - 5 Feb 2024
<<TJK-E calls on all women of Kurdistan to participate in march to be
held in Cologne
The European Kurdish Women's Movement (TJK-E) calls for the
participation in the march to be held in Germany's Cologne city on
February 17 to demand the physical freedom of Kurdish leader Abdullah
Ocalan.
News Center- The European Kurdish Women's Movement (TJK-E) has released
a written statement about the march to be held in Germany's Cologne city
on February 17, demanding the physical freedom of Kurdish leader
Abdullah Ocalan. Recalling that the 25th anniversary of the
international conspiracy against Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan is
approaching, the statement said, <We strongly condemn the states
involved in this conspiracy, especially the Turkish state, which is the
enemy of humanity and women. We are determined to hold the planners,
implementers and supporters of the February 15 conspiracy accountable.
The 15th February is a dark day for us. We vow to turn 2024 into the
year of freedom for leader Apo (Abdullah Ocalan).> Mentioning the
<Freedom for Abdullah Ocalan, solution to the Kurdish question>
campaign, the statement said, <Activities and events have been held in
four parts of Kurdistan and other countries. Kurdish people, especially
women and young people, and Kurdish friends have held marches,
conferences, protests and hunger strikes. Kurdish women have led all
protests saying, 'The freedom of leader Apo is our freedom'. The 25th
anniversary of the international conspiracy against our leader is
approaching. As part of the 'Freedom for Abdullah Ocalan, solution to
the Kurdish question' campaign, a march will be held in Cologne on
February 17, 2024.> The statement called on everyone, demanding freedom
and equal life and defending human rights, and all women of Kurdistan to
participate in the march to be held in Cologne on February 17. <It is
time to struggle for victory! It is time to ensure our freedom! Jin,
Jiyan, Azadî!> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/tjk-e-calls-on-all-women-of-kurdistan-to-participate-in-march-to-be-held-in-cologne-34547?page=1
Jinha - 5 Feb 2024
<<Israel's attacks on Gaza continue
27,365 Palestinians have been killed, 66,630 wounded by Israel's attacks
on Gaza since Oct. 7, the Gaza's health ministry said in a statement on
Sunday.
News Center- Israel's war on the Gaza Strip has entered its 112th day
while Palestinians have struggled to survive against the shortage of
food, water, medical supplies and fuel. 27,365 Palestinians have been
killed, 66,630 wounded by Israel's attacks on Gaza since Oct. 7, the
Gaza's health ministry said in a statement on Sunday. The ministry also
reported that 127 Palestinians had been killed and 178 were injured in
the previous 24 hours. According to the statement, most of the killed
people are women and children. <More than 8,000 people are missing under
the rubble,> the statement said. Today, Israel's war on Gaza has entered
its 112th day. On the 112th day, the Israeli army continues to bomb the
besieged Gaza Strip, deteriorating the humanitarian crisis. According to
the media office in Gaza, Israeli jets targeted <safe homes> and a
mosque in Deir el-Balah yesterday, killing 30 people.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/israel-s-attacks-on-gaza-continue-34548
Verishe Moradi
Jinha - 5 Feb 2024
<<Indictment prepared against KJAR member Verishe Moradi
The Kurdistan Human Rights Network has announced that an indictment has
been prepared against Verishe Moradi, a member of the East Kurdistan
Free Women's Society (KJAR), on charges of <acting against national
security>.
News Center- Verishe Moradi, a women's rights defender and member of the
East Kurdistan Free Women Society (KJAR) was arrested and taken to an
unknown location by the members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
(IRGC) in Sanandaj on August 1, 2023. After 70 days, her family learned
that she was held in a detention center in Sanandaj and had been
subjected to torture. She was then transferred to Evin prison in Tehran.
The Kurdistan Human Rights Network announced on Sunday that an
indictment was prepared against Verishe Moradi on charges of <acting
against national security> after more than six months. <Several weeks
ago, an indictment was prepared against political prisoner Verishe
Moradi on charges of 'acting against national security' for being a
member of the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK). The indictment was sent
to Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court,> said the statement
released by the network.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/indictment-prepared-against-kjar-member-verishe-moradi-34549
Kovan Aidi Khourto
Jinha - 5 Feb 2024 - by SORGUL ŞEXO
<<Rescued Yazidi woman: I hope that all abducted Yazidi women will be
rescued from ISIS
Kovan Aidi Khourto, one of the Yazidi women abducted by ISIS in Shengal,
has been rescued in al-Hol camp. <I hope that all abducted Yazidi women
will be rescued from ISIS,> she said.
Hasakah- ISIS abducted thousands of Yazidi women in Shengal (Sinjar) in
2014. Kovan Aidi Khourto from Shengal's Hardan village was one of the
abducted Yazidi women on August 3, 2014. On January 27, the General
Command of Internal Security Forces in North and East Syria Region
announced that they launched the third phase of Operation Humanity and
Security against ISIS sleeper cells and the people supporting the
activities of ISIS in the al-Hol camp with the support of the Women's
Defense Units (YPJ) and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The YPJ
launched a special operation in al-Hol camp and rescued Kovan Aidi
Khourto and her two children from ISIS in the al-Hol camp.
'They took me to Mosul'
<It was 17.000 when ISIS entered our village. We fled the village not to
be caught by ISIS; however, ISIS members caught us. Then, they took us
to a school. For nine days, we were held there but then they took girls
and women to different places. They took me to Mosul. I do not know
where they took my sister,> Kovan Aidi Khourto told NuJINHA.
'I was threatened with death because I did not keep silent'
After being held in Mosul for a while, Kovan Aidi Khourto was taken to
the village of Tell Afar. <A member of ISIS bought me and raped me. I
was threatened with death because I did not keep silent against what I
faced. Then, I was sold to another ISIS member and sent to the city of
Fallujah.>
In Fallujah, she was bought by Abu Jafar, Governor of Baghdad. <He also
raped me. He tortured me because I resisted him. He threatened me with
death if I kept resisting. After Abu Jafar was killed, a member of ISIS
sold me to another ISIS member.>
Her life in al-Hol camp
Kovan Aidi Khourto was taken to al-Hol camp after being sold to another
ISIS member. <ISIS female members both insulted and tortured me because
I am a Yazidi woman. In the camp, Yazidi women were sold to ISIS members
by ISIS members. We were raped many times. I have been held in al-Hol
camp since 2019. I could not introduce myself because ISIS female
members kill non-Muslim women and call Yazidi women as 'infidels'. I do
not know where my family is now.>
'I am grateful to the YPJ'
Kovan Aidi Khourto told us that she could not express her happiness for
being rescued from darkness, violence and torture. <When the fighters
rescued me, I was in fear so I could not express my feelings. I hope to
see my family members and want to learn what they have experienced so
far. I am grateful to the YPJ for giving me an honorable life again. I
hope that all abducted Yazidi women will be rescued from ISIS.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual
Fatima Mint Al-Fil
Jinha - 5 Feb 2024 - by SORGUL ŞEX
<<CMFA empowers women entrepreneurs in Mauritania
The Mauritanian Women's Business Council (CMFA) has developed many
projects for women to empower them in the labor force.
Mauritania- Mauritania is a country situated in Northwest Africa on the
African continents. The Mauritanian Women's Business Council (CMFA)
develops projects for women to promote gender equality in the labor
force. The association has also launched a campaign to raise awareness
about women’s participation in the labor force. In the country, women
can work in certain sectors, but they do not receive equal pay for their
work, like in all countries of the world.
In an interview with NuJINHA, Fatima Mint Al-Fil, the head of the CMFA,
said, <The council was established in 2017 to train women on specific
topics, help them design projects and provide financial support to them.
When it was established, the council determined a strategy for 2017 and
2020 to support women working in various fields dominated by men such as
agriculture, fishing, farming etc. In 2020, the council determined a
5-year strategy for 2020 and 2025. Thanks to the strategy of the
council, women have proved their presence in all sectors in the
country.>
'Women have not been empowered in the labor force'
Fatima Mint Al-Fil stated that they aim to promote women economic
empowerment in the labor force. <Due to the reality of our society,
women have not been empowered in the labor force; they could not
participate in politics and social life. As the council, we aim to
change the current situation. When we established the council. I was the
only woman working in the food sector. I participated in many
international conferences; however, I was the only woman participating
in the conferences from my country while there were many women
participating in the conferences from different countries. I thought
that I should establish an organization to support women so that they
can participate in international forums and conferences. Together with
many women, we managed to establish our council. Now, the council
promotes women's economic empowerment.>
'Women's economic empowerment must be prompted'
Fatima Mint Al-Fil received support from many young women to carry out
activities of the council. <Now, the council has 1,700 women members. In
Mauritania, women have organized themselves under the umbrella of the
council despite all the obstacles. The council provides training courses
for women. Women have the opportunity to prove their existence and
skills in politics. The council has carried out many projects with the
support of its partners in different sectors, including fishing, farming
and agriculture.> In 2022, the Mauritanian presidency announced the
formation of a new government of 25 ministers, including four women.
<Although women face many obstacles in participating in politics, four
women hold ministries now,> Fatima Mint Al-Fil said. <Now, women cannot
hold decision-making positions in the municipality of Ksar. Women need
strategies empowering them in economy and politics. Women’s economic
empowerment must be promoted so that they can participate in politics.
Unfortunately, women are paid less than men for the same job.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/cmfa-empowers-women-entrepreneurs-in-mauritania-34545?page=1
Rojbin Şam
Jinha - 5 Feb 2024 - by SORGUL ŞEXO
<<'Our main aim is to rescue women'
Anti-Terrorist Units (YAT) fighter Rojbin Şam, who has participated in
the third phase of the Operation Humanity and Security in al-Hol camp,
says that their main aim is to rescue the Yazidi women, who were
abducted by ISIS.
Heseke - The 19 July revolution started in Kobane became a source for
many women to become heroes and leaders for their society and the Middle
East. The journey of Rojbin Şam for the truth began when she left
Damascus to join the Women's Revolution in North and East Syria. Rojbin
Şam, being influenced by Rojbin Arab from Syria's capital Damascus,
joined the ranks of the Women's Defense Units (Yekitiyen Parastina Jin,
YPJ) as an Arab woman. She grew up by a mother embracing all religions
and nationalities. Her mother is a Christian while her father is an
Arab. Today, Rojbin Şam follows in the footsteps of Rojbin Arab, an Arab
woman from Lebanon who joined the guerillas of freedom in 1993 and lost
her life in 1997.
Rojbin Şam, who has participated in the third phase of the Operation
Humanity and Security that has been going on in al-Hol camp against ISIS
since January 27, spoke to our news agency. Women can do everything when
they decide, they can join the other fighters by singing the song of
freedom, Rojbin Şam said. <After the operation to liberate Raqqa ended,
the women, who were rescued from ISIS, began to make efforts for
freedom. That time, I decided to join the YPJ.>
'Women have changed'
Rojbin Şam thinks that women should benefit from Abdullah Ocalan's ideas
and philosophy. <I saw the difference between the women, who stay at
home, and today's woman, who read the thoughts of leader Abdullah Ocalan.
Women in the Middle East or other parts of the world should not accept
slavery. There is a big difference between today and yesterday. During
the rule of the Baathist regime, the situation of women was very bad,
but today, women work and fight. Women have changed.>
'Our main aim is to rescue Yazidi women'
Speaking about the third phase of the Operation Humanity and Security,
she said, <The ideas of ISIS are still going on. Wearing black
headscarves by women means that they still accept slavery, the brutal
ideology of ISIS. The explosives we found and seized in the camp show
that the women of ISIS were preparing for large-scale attacks.> Rojbin
Şam draw attention to the genocide committed against the Yazidi
community in Shengal on August 3, 2024. <Thousands of Yazidi women were
abducted by ISIS. One of our main aims is to rescue the abducted Yazidi
women. Our other aim is to rescue the women, who are threatened for
refusing the ideas of ISIS. The aim of the operation is to create a safe
environment for all women.>
Rojbin Şam concluded her speech by saying, <Women should refuse and
fight the ideas of ISIS. They should support the operation to fight
terrorism of ISIS and to rescue women from extremist ideas and defend
our region from threats.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/our-main-aim-is-to-rescue-women-34544?page=1
Ilkay Aslan
Jinha - 5 Feb 2024 - by MEDINE MAMEDOGLU
<<Alevis in Antakya expect nothing from government but demand their
rights
<We expect nothing from the government but demand our rights,> said
Alevi earthquake survivors in Antakya, stressing that they are subjected
to discrimination and isolated by the government.
Antakya- Although one year has passed since the magnitude 7.7 and 7.6
quakes that struck February 6, 2023, quake survivors in Antakya still
cannot access health services, clean water and shelter. Ilkay Yigit, one
of the quake survivors in the district, told us that they were deprived
of their rights because of their Alevi identity.
'We just hear the excavator sounds'
Ilkay Aslan lives with her mother in a container. <Although a year has
passed, nothing has been done. We have been left alone, forgotten. We
just hear the excavator sounds.> Our living conditions have been
deteriorating in winter, Ilkay Aslan told NuJINHA. <We have no water or
electricity. Everyone faces serious problems. We are left alone under
the rubble.>
'We do not want spend a third winter outside'
All quake survivors do not want to spend another winter outside and
demand their housing problem be solved. <After the earthquakes, we
helped people. Volunteer teams pulled the dead bodies out of the rubble.
We looked for tents for months but could not find any. We built a
shelter by wrapping plastic around a covered patio. There were 30 people
staying there. Then, we were given tents by volunteers from Bangladesh.
While our own state did not give us a tent, we were given tents by
another state. Now, I live in a container with my mother but inside the
container is very cold. We struggle to survive without water and
electricity.>
'Alevis have been subjected to discrimination for years'
Ilkay Aslan believes that they are left alone because they are Alevis.
<We do not receive any help from anyone, except from volunteers. All we
demand is a solution to our housing problem. Quake survivors face many
problems, especially in winter. Alevis have been subjected to
discrimination for years. We expect nothing from the government but
demand our rights.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/alevis-in-antakya-expect-nothing-from-government-but-demand-their-rights-34543
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