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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.



Sick prisoner Muhlise Karaguzel
Jinha - Womens News Agency 1 Mar 2024
<<Treatment of seriously sick prisoner Muhlise Karagüzel continues
The treatment of seriously sick political prisoner Muhlise Karagüzel, who underwent an open-heart surgery, continues. <We will ask the court to early release my mother by submitting her health reports,> said her daughter.
News Center- Political prisoner Muhlise Karaguzel, who was held at Menemen R-type Closed Prison in Izmir, was transferred to a hospital on January 29 due to her deteriorating health condition. Suffering from diabetes, health problems, hypertension, asthma, lumbar and cervical disc herniation, she underwent an open-heart surgery on February 17, 2024.
She was temporally released for three months
After undergoing the open-heart surgery, her lawyers requested her release due to her health problems. She was temporarily released for three months. On February 22, she was transferred to a hospital in Ankara for treatment. Her daughter, Zilan Karaguzel, gave information about her mother's health condition. <My mother underwent a risky surgery. She is getting better,> she said, <But we still have to call an ambulance to go to the hospital and return because my mother cannot walk. We will ask the court to early release my mother by submitting her health reports.> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/treatment-of-seriously-sick-prisoner-muhlise-karaguzel-continues-34682?page=1

Jinha - Womens News Agency 1 Mar 2024
<<Teacher sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually assaulting students
A Moroccan court has sentenced a teacher to 30 years in prison for raping, sexually assaulting female students.
News Center- The Criminal Chamber of the Casablanca Court of Appeal on Thursday convicted a French language teacher for raping and sexually assaulting and raping female students. The teacher has been sentenced to 30 years in prison and a fine of about MAD 200,000 (more than $19,000).
The second defendant has been acquitted of the charge of facilitating prostitution, as he was involved in supplying the apartment where the teacher sexually assaulted the female students.
The sexual abuse of female students at a private school sparked anger in the country.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/teacher-sentenced-to-30-years-in-prison-for-sexually-assaulting-students-34681?page=1


Solidarity with journalists in Gaza
Jinha - Womens News Agency 1 Mar 2024
<<36 news organizations express solidarity with journalists in Gaza
The leaders of 36 news organizations from across the world have joined an open letter expressing their solidarity with journalists reporting in Gaza.
News Center- The leaders of more than 30 news organizations from across the world have joined an open letter affirming their solidarity with journalists reporting in Gaza. The letter, coordinated by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) with the support of the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), demonstrates strong and unified support for colleagues reporting from Gaza in the deadliest conflict for journalists ever documented by CPJ. <For nearly five months, journalists and media workers in Gaza - overwhelmingly, the sole source of on-the-ground reporting from within the Palestinian territory - have been working in unprecedented conditions,> the letter reads. <These journalists - on whom the international news media and the international community rely for information about the situation inside Gaza - continue to report despite grave personal risk.> The letter reminds the international community that journalists are civilians and authorities must protect journalists as noncombatants according to international law. <Journalists are civilians and Israeli authorities must protect journalists as noncombatants according to international law. Those responsible for any violations of that longstanding protection should be held accountable. Attacks on journalists are also attacks on truth. We commit to championing the safety of journalists in Gaza, which is fundamental for the protection of press freedom everywhere,> the letter said.
The signatories include outlets from Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, India, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Signatories
Kim Godwin, President, ABC NEWS
Phil Chetwynd, Global News Director, Agence France-Presse
Hossam Kanafani, Editor in Chief, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed
Shiro Nakamura, President, The Asahi Shimbun, Japan
Julie Pace, Executive Editor, Associated Press
Simon Spanswick, Chief Executive, Association for International Broadcasters
Deborah Turness, CEO, BBC News
Mark Thompson, Chairman and CEO, CNN Worldwide
Daoud Kuttab, Director General, Community Media Network, Jordan
Branko Brkic, Editor in Chief, Daily Maverick, South Africa
Alia Ibrahim, Co-founder / CEO, Daraj, Lebanon
Roula Khalaf, Editor, Financial Times
Katharine Viner, Editor in Chief, The Guardian
Aluf Benn, Editor in Chief, Haaretz
Geordie Grieg, Editor in Chief, The Independent
Sandy Prieto-Romualdez, Chairperson, Inquirer Group of Companies, The Philippines
Deirdre Veldon, Managing Director, former Deputy Editor, The Irish Times, Ireland
Rachel Corp, Chief Executive, ITN UK
Andrew Dagnell, Editor, ITV News UK
Terry Tang, Interim Executive Editor, Los Angeles Times
Rameeza Nizami, Managing Director, Nawaiwaqt Group, Pakistan
Pamella Sittoni, Group Managing Editor, Nation Media Group, Kenya
Rebecca Blumenstein, President, Editorial, NBC News
David Remnick, Editor, The New Yorker
AG Sulzberger, Publisher, The New York Times
Martha Ramos, President, World Editors Forum / Chief Editorial Officer, Organizacion Editorial Mexicana, Mexico
Hans Vare, Editor in Chief, Postimees Grupp, Estonia
Alan Rusbridger, Editor, Prospect magazine, UK
Ritu Kapur, CEO, The Quint, India
Maria Ressa, CEO and Co-Founder, Rappler Inc.
Alessandra Galloni, Editor in Chief, Reuters
Nwabisa Makunga, Editor in Chief, The Sowetan, South Africa
Dirk Kurbjuweit, Editor in Chief, Der Spiegel
Wolfgang Krach, Editor in Chief, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Germany
Sally Buzbee, Executive Editor, The Washington Post
Vincent Peyregne, CEO, World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)
>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/36-news-organizations-express-solidarity-with-journalists-in-gaza-34680?page=1
Note from G. d'A: and digital signature: Gino d'Artali, founder Cryfreedom.net


Yazidi women
Jinha - Womens News Agency 1 Mar 2024
<<Yazidi women: We did not know there was such a day for women
Yazidi women say that they did not know there was such a day for women before the genocide committed against them by ISIS. <We learned our truth from the thoughts and philosophy of leader Apo.>
Shengal (Sinjar)- Women all over the world are getting ready for the International Women's Day. NuJINHA spoke to Yazidi women in Shengal about the International Women's Day. <Before the genocide, we did not know there was such a day for women,> they said. <We did not know anything about the International Women's Day before the genocide,> said Seve Xwededa. <But after the genocide, we learned that women had such a day. Before the genocide, we were hungry and thirsty but now we are aware of everything, know everything. After the genocide, Yazidi women began to organize themselves and now they play an important role in their community. Despite everything, Yazidi women have rebuilt their lives.>
'We learned our truth from the thoughts and philosophy of leader Apo' Seve Xwededa emphasized that they, as Yazidi women, learned their truth from the thoughts and philosophy of Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan. <We educated ourselves with his thoughts and philosophy. I call on all Yazidi women to improve and organize themselves so that they can play their role.>
'All women should resist'
Delal Rev wished a happy International Women’s Day to all women and said, <When ISIS attacked us, the YJA-Star guerrillas, who came to Shengal to defend us. Thanks to them, we are now alive and have achieved many gains. They made great efforts for us and paved the way for us. March 8 is a day of uprising for women's freedom. Before the genocide, we did not know there was such a day for women. But since the genocide, since we learned the thoughts and philosophy of leader Apo, we have been aware of how this day is important for women.> Drawing attention to femicide, Delal Rev called on all Yazidi women to <rise up. I call on them not to accept the authority and oppression of men and get rid of slavery. Women play an important role in all facets of life, including military, politics and economy. All women should resist for their rights.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/yazidi-women-we-did-not-know-there-was-such-a-day-for-women-34679?page=1


Rozelin Koşan
Jinha - Womens News Agency 1 Mar 2024 - by HESNA MIHEMED
<<Petition started in Shahba: We demand the physical freedom of leader Apo
<We demand the physical freedom of leader Apo,> said Rozelîn Koşan while talking about the petition demanding the physical freedom Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan started in Shahba on February 12.
Shahba- The Afrin-Shahba Peoples’ Initiative started a petition demanding the physical freedom of Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan on February 12, 2024 as part of the <Freedom for Abdullah Ocalan, solution to the Kurdish question> campaign. In an interview with NuJINHA, Rozelin Koşan, Council member of Ehdas district in Afrin/Shehba Canton, spoke about the petition.
'The CPT is responsible for the health of leader Apo'
The petition was started to demand the physical freedom of Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan, Rozelin Koşan said, <The petition was started across Afrin/Shehba Canton and it continues. We visit home by home to collect signatures. We have already collected a significant number of signatures and we keep collecting. Leader Apo has been isolated in Imrali prison for 25 years. The international community remains silent against the rights violations against him. The CPT (European Committee for the Prevention of Torture) is responsible for the health of leader Apo and must fulfill its duties.>
'We will always take to the streets'
Rozelin Koşan noted that they would always take to the streets to demand the physical freedom of Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan. <After collecting the signatures we will send them to the relevant authorities. Another aim of the petition is to draw attention to the ongoing attacks on North and East Syria. We will struggle until we ensure the physical freedom of leader Apo.> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/petition-started-in-shahba-we-demand-the-physical-freedom-of-leader-apo-34676


Dicle Muftuoglu
Jinha - Womens News Agency 29 Feb 2024
<<17 international organizations demand immediate release of Dicle Muftuoglu
17 international human rights and journalists' organizations have released a statement demanding the immediate release of journalist Dicle Muftuoglu.
News Center- The third hearing of journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu, Co-Chair of the Dicle Fırat Journalists Association and editor of Mesopotamia Agency (MA), will be held at the Diyarbakır 5th High Criminal Court today. 17 international organizations have released a statement demanding the immediate release of Dicle Muftuoglu. <As the next hearing of journalist Dicle Muftuoglu approaches on February 29, 2024, we call for immediate attention to her case and her unjust detention. Muftuoglu, Co-Chair of the Dicle Fırat Journalists Association (DFGD), has been wrongfully held for over nine months on unsubstantiated terrorism charges in a case that starkly violates international legal standards and media freedom,> the statement said.
The statement is as follows:
A Miscarriage of Justice
<Muftuoglu's arrest occurred during a broader crackdown on Kurdish activists and politicians by the Ankara Prosecutor's Office in April 2023. The circumstances of her detention, including her transfer to Ankara and the conditions therein, have raised serious concerns about her treatment and the respect for due process. In court, the charges against Muftuoglu have not been substantiated by any credible evidence. Her case is a textbook example of severe legal intimidation used to silence journalists who are critical of the government.
Investigative and legal irregularities
The investigation into Ms. Muftuoglu's activities has been marked by flagrant legal irregularities: Restriction of access to legal counsel and investigation files, interrogation without legal representation, in clear violation of legal norms and inhumane treatment during her transfer, including prolonged handcuffing and deprivation of basic needs. The indictment itself is deeply flawed, dedicating only a small portion to Muftuoglu and failing to provide any substantial evidence of her involvement in terrorist activities. Instead, it inappropriately conflates her journalistic work with terrorism, using her association with the Mesopotamia News Agency and attendance at public events as supposed evidence of wrongdoing. As the undersigned organizations we call upon the authorities in Turkey to immediately release Dicle Muftuoglu and drop all charges against her. We call upon the international community, media freedom, journalism and human rights organisations to join us in condemning this unjust detention and to urge Turkey to uphold its commitments to media freedom and human rights.>
Signatories
Media and Legal Studies Association (Medya ve Hukuk Çalışmaları Derneği, MLSA), International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, Free Press Unlimited (FPU), European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), OBC Transeuropa (OBCT), South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), International Press Institute (IPI), Journalists' Union of Turkey (TGS), Danish PEN, P24 Platform for Independent Journalism, PEN Norway, World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, PEN America, PEN International, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Freedom House.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/17-international-organizations-demand-immediate-release-of-dicle-muftuoglu-34674?page=1


3-day workshop for men
Jinha - Womens News Agency 29 Feb 2024 - by RONIDA HACI
<<3-day workshop for men by Kongra Star to achieve gender equality
Kongra Star held a three-day workshop for men in Hasakah as part of its activities for the International Women's Day.
Hasakah- The Joint Action Platform of Women's Movements and Organizations in North and East Syria kicked off its activities for the International Women's Day on February 24 with the motto, <We will defeat the policies of genocide, occupation and isolation with the free will of women>. As part of the activities for the International Women's Day, Kongra Star members held a three-day workshop in the city of Hasakah with the participation of 22 men. In three days, men were given information about the history of the International Women's Day, how gender equality can be achieved and the system of Kongra Star.
'We struggle to change the patriarchal mindset'
<We held a three-day workshop for men as part of the activities for the International Women's Day,> Helebça Ehmed, member of Kongra Star, said in an interview with NuJINHA. <22 men participated in the workshop. The workshop aimed to raise awareness about the role of every individual in achieving gender equality. The patriarchal mindset always aims to enslave women in order to enslave the whole society. Therefore, we struggle to change the patriarchal mindset. Our revolution is a revolution of achieving changes. We will build an equal society.>
'We apply the philosophy of leader Öcalan'
Mihemd Xewas, council member of the People's Municipality in Hasakah, said that they aimed to change the patriarchal mindset through education. <We want to have a life in which everyone is equal and lives together and this can only be possible through education. We apply the philosophy of leader Ocalan (Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan). March 8 is a sacred day for us to gain our rights by struggling. Women have achieved many gains since the women's revolution in Rojava. The revolution brings many changes with it. Education is like bread and water for everyone. The workshop aimed to achieve changes through education.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/3-day-workshop-for-men-by-kongra-star-to-achieve-gender-equality-34673?page=1
 

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