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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.
Kurdish women stand for education
Jinha - 12 Jan 2024
<<Education program started in memory of 3 Kurdish women politicians
continues
<We will keep Sakine Cansız alive in our thoughts and personality and
maintain her resistance,> said women participating in the education
program started by Kongra Star Education Committee in memory of Sakine
Cansız, Fidan Dogan and Leyla Şaylamez.
Hasakah- Kongra Star Education Committee started an education program on
January 7, 2024 in memory of Sakine Cansız, Fidan Dogan and Leyla
Şaylamez, three Kurdish women politicians, who were murdered in Paris 11
years ago. The education program attended by 23 women will last 22 days.
The education program is about life stories of the three Kurdish women
politicians, women's history, the change of patriarchal mindset, the
importance of education for women, Jineology, the system of Kongra Star
and common life.
'We learn the truth'
Xezal Berkel, one of the women participating in the education program,
believes that people can learn the truth, science and history through
education. <People can learn more about themselves through education.
Women's participation in the education program is important because they
play an important role in society. Women should always improve
themselves and learn more about science to become leaders in their
society,> said Xezal Berkel.
'We will keep Sakine Cansız alive in our thoughts'
Through the education program, we will revive the spirit of Sakine
Cansız, Xezal Berkel said, adding, <We will keep Sakine Cansız alive in
our thoughts and personality and maintain her resistance. As we learn
life stories of Sakine Cansız and her comrades, we understand why they
fight and why we should follow in their footsteps. We will organize
ourselves and our society to honor our martyrs.>
'We will improve ourselves in science'
The ideology and thoughts of Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan shed light
on all women, said Hîba Elî, another woman participating in the
education program. Hiba Eli told us that she decided to participate in
the education program to strengthen her personality. <The system in
North and East Syria is based on democracy and equality. For this
reason, education is very important and the light of life for us. As
Arab women, we see the light of life in the philosophy of Abdullah
Ocalan. We will improve ourselves in science and all facets of life in
order to be worthy of this philosophy.> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/education-program-started-in-memory-of-3-kurdish-women-politicians-continues-34433?page=1
Women fighting against mutilation
Jinha - 12 Jan 2024 - by ASMAA FATHI
<<'More efforts are needed to eliminate female genital mutilation'
Female genital mutilation and child marriage are prevalent in Egypt
despite the legal change and increased penalties. More efforts are
needed to eliminate them, says lawyer Naour Al-Huda Wali-Al-Din.
Cairo Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a form of violence against women,
is still performed in many countries. Egypt is one of the countries,
where FGM is prevalent despite the legal change and increased penalties.
'No complaints are filed against the perpetrators'
In 2021, Egypt's parliament approved amendments, increasing the maximum
and minimum prison sentences imposed on FGM crimes. Those who perform
genital mutilation can face between 10 and 15 years in prison. Despite
the amendments, FGM is still performed in the country. <No complaints
are filed against the perpetrators because the perpetrators of this
crime are usually family members or the breadwinners of families. The
victims do not file a complaint because they think about the future of
their family,> said Naour Al-Huda Wali Al-Din, a lawyer in Egypt.
'FGM is rooted in culture'
In Egypt, FGM is rooted in culture and some believe it is performed for
religious reasons. <Changing this culture takes a long time. More
efforts are needed to eliminate it. Awareness-raising activities are
very important to change this culture. Many women’s organizations carry
out awareness-raising activities against FGM.> Nour Al-Huda Wali Al-Din
believes that schools should address the physical and emotional damage
caused by FGM. <We should raise children, who are aware of the physical
and emotional damage caused by FGM, to end FGM. We should visit house by
house to raise awareness.>
'More awareness-raising activities should be carried out in Upper Egypt'
FGM and child marriage are considered <normal> in Upper Egypt and rural
areas, said women's rights activist Fayrouz Ahmed, pointing to the
awareness-raising activities of women's organizations to eliminate FGM
and child marriage. <More awareness-raising activities should be carried
out in Upper Egypt and rural areas. The activities should be carried out
for not only women but also family members. Poverty is the main reason
behind child marriage and early marriages in rural areas as most
families are poor. Some families marry off their daughters to reduce
their economic burden.> >>
Source incl. videos:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/more-efforts-are-needed-to-eliminate-female-genital-mutilation-34430?page=1
Henife Sileman Sileman (20) and Zeyneb Sileman Sileman (21)
Jinha - 12 Jan 2024
<<Two sisters kidnapped in Afrin
Turkish-backed factions kidnapped two sisters in Afrin, reported the
Human Rights Organization in Afrin.
News Center- Turkish-backed factions kidnapped two sisters in the Goliya
Jorîn village of Afrin’s Raco town, reported the Human Rights
Organization in Afrin. The kidnapped sisters are identified as Henife
Sileman Sileman (20) and Zeyneb Sileman Sileman (21). The organization
reported that the sisters were kidnapped for working with the Autonomous
Administration of North and East Syria. Since Afrin was occupied by the
Turkish state and Turkish-backed factions in 2018, Turkish-backed
faction Hamzet has controlled the village. The members of Hamzet
kidnapped the same sisters when they were 15 and 16 years old. The
sisters were later released after their family paid a ransom. The
whereabouts of the sisters is still unknown.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/two-sisters-kidnapped-in-afrin-34431?page=1
Mehfuza Ehmed and Sita Mustefa
Jinha - 12 Jan 2024 - by ZEYNEB ISA
<<Kongra Star to open health center in Qamishlo
Kongra Star Health Committee will open a health center in the Qidurbek
neighborhood of Qamishlo. The health center will provide service to
women and hold women's health courses.
Qamishlo- Kongra Star Health Committee will soon open a health center
for women and children in the Qidurbek neighborhood of Qamishlo, a city
in the Jazira Canton of North and East Syria. The center will be opened
10 days later, said Mehfuza Ehmed, a member of the committee. <The
purpose of opening the center is to provide health service to women and
children in the neighborhood because there is no health center near the
neighborhood. Women have to take their children to hospitals far away
from the neighborhood. We currently provide health courses such as
prenatal courses to women,> she told NuJINHA.
Doctors and medical supplies are ready
The health center will have two departments; one for women and the other
for children. <The center will have its own pharmacy. Doctors and
medical supplies of the center are ready. The Martyr Mihemed Salih
Commune supported us to build a health center in the neighborhood,> said
Mehfûza Ehmed, indicating that every woman should receive education to
do useful work for her society. <Women should improve themselves, not
waste their time. As women, we should contribute to the development of
our society. Every woman should receive education, improve herself and
work.>
'All employees received training'
Sita Mustefa, another member of the committee, thinks that the economic
crisis has affected the health sector the most. <Everything is getting
more expensive and people are getting poorer. People suffer from the
increase in drug prices. We decided to open a health center in the
neighborhood to support women and children. Six health care workers will
work at the center. All employees received training. I want every woman
to participate in the labor force. There is no difference between men
and women, women should believe in themselves.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/kongra-star-to-open-health-center-in-qamishlo-34432
Gaza infected
Jinha - 11 Jan 2024
<<People of Gaza struggle against infectious diseases and hunger
The number of killed and injured people in Israel's war on Gaza has kept
rising. The people of Gaza struggle against ongoing Israel's attacks,
infectious diseases and hunger.
News Center- At least 23,357 Palestinians have been killed, 59,410
injured in the Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7, according to the
Gaza's health ministry. According to local reports, seven people were
killed and 25 people, including women and children were injured in
Israeli airstrikes on the village of Ebu Namus, east of Khan Yunis
Governorate, and five civilians were killed and dozens injured in
Israeli airstrikes targeting a house and a shelter of displaced people
in the north of the city of Rafah.
Call on the international community
An Israeli airstrike targeted a house near the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital
in the city of Deir al-Balah, Gaza's government media office said in a
statement. At least 40 people were killed and injured in the airstrike,
said the statement, adding, <There is no safe zone in Gaza.> The media
office also called on the international community to stop the genocide
against civilians, children and women in Gaza.
'The health sector in Gaza is being slowly choked off'
Martin Griffiths, UN Humanitarian Chief, released a statement on his
social media account. <The health sector in Gaza is being slowly choked
off as hospitals continue to come under fire. And what happens when the
health system collapses? Pregnant women can't deliver their babies
safely. The sick and wounded can't get treatment. People die. This war
needs to end,> he wrote.
Three hospitals at the risk of closures
<The ongoing hostilities in Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis - coupled with
evacuation orders in nearby areas - are putting three hospitals at the
risk of closures: Al-Aqsa, Nasser and the Gaza European hospital,> UN
spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Wednesday at a press conference. <Some
350,000 people with chronic illnesses and about 485,000 people with
mental health disorders continue to experience disruptions in their
treatments in Gaza. Some 1.9 million displaced people are at risk of
communicable diseases because of poor living conditions, overcrowded
shelters, and lack of access to proper water, sanitation and hygiene
facilities,> Stephane Dujarric said.
45% people experience severe hunger in Gaza
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the
Palestinian territories, wrote on X that 45% people experience severe
hunger in Gaza. <In some areas 9 out of 10 families go 24h without
food.> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/people-of-gaza-struggle-against-infectious-diseases-and-hunger-34429
Jinha - 11 Jan 2024 - by ROCHELLE JUNIOR
<<Women of Sweida: The economic collapse affects all sectors
The women of Sweida think that Syria has been suffering from an economic
collapse in recent years due to the government's policies and that the
economic collapse affects all sectors.
Sweida- The peaceful protests erupted in the Druze majority city of
Sweida over the high inflation rate and deteriorating economic situation
in Syria on August 17, 2023 continue. The people of Sweida have gathered
at the Karama Square of Sweida to voice their demands. Activist Amina
Abu Assaf thinks that the deteriorating economic situation in Syria, the
falling value of Syrian pound against the dollar are an indicator of the
collapse of the country's economy. Pointing to the high prices of
products, she said, <Our salaries are insufficient to cover even our
daily transportation costs. High prices have forced many workers to quit
their jobs to work in the free labor market. Many teachers do private
tutoring outside of school to cover their daily expenses.>
'The health sector is most affected'
Amina Abu Assaf also talked about high fuel prices. <Many bakeries,
laboratories and factories in the city have been closed down due to high
fuel prices. The health sector is most affected by the economic
collapse; many healthcare workers have moved to other cities, there is
an increase in the prices of drugs and people cannot find drugs at
pharmacies. Farmers use wastewater to irrigate crops. In addition to the
water shortage, the farmers suffer from high costs of agricultural
fertilizer and feed.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/women-of-sweida-the-economic-collapse-affects-all-sectors-34425
Jinha - 11 Jan 2024 - by SILVA Al-IBRAHIM
<<Support from Manbij to political prisoners on hunger strike
Speaking about the international campaign demanding freedom for Kurdish
leader Abdullah Ocalan, Zahida İshak called on everyone to support the
hunger strike started by political prisoners in Kurdistan and Turkey.
Manbij- On October 10, 2023, an international campaign titled, <Freedom
for Abdullah Ocalan, political solution to the Kurdish issue> was
launched and 74 press conferences demanding the freedom for Abdullah
Ocalan were held around the world on the same day to mark the beginning
of the campaign. People from different countries have already expressed
their support for the campaign. All institutions and organizations in
North and East Syria have held many activities, marches and events as
part of the campaign. NuJINHA spoke to Zahida Ishak, executive of the
Autonomous Administration Educational Committee in Manbij, northeastern
Syria, about the international campaign demanding freedom for Kurdish
leader Abdullah Ocalan and a political solution to the Kurdish issue.
'They are afraid of the thoughts of leader Öcalan'
Pointing out that the campaign brought many figures, institutions and
organizations in the world, Zahida İshak said, <The Turkish state has
imposed an aggravated isolation on leader Ocalan by not allowing him to
see his family members and his lawyers. All these arbitrary practices
are to prevent leader Ocalan's thoughts from reaching the people. The
capitalist countries are afraid of the thoughts of leader Ocalan. <This
campaign is not the first campaign demanding the lift of the isolation
imposed on leader Ocalan. The difference between this campaign and
previous campaigns is that people from different countries have
expressed their support for the latest campaign. This campaign has
proved that the thoughts of leader Abdullah Ocalan are accepted by many
people and not limited to a region.>
'Resistance is the best response'
Mentioning the impact of Abdullah Ocalan's thoughts and ideology on many
societies, Zahida İshak said, <Oppressed people are used to resistance.
Today, a hunger strike has been started in prisons with the
participation of women. However, the international community remains
silent against the hunger strike. The hunger strikers need solidarity.
Young people, women and all societies should further spread the thoughts
and ideology of leader Ocalan against war policies. Resistance is the
best response to these policies.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/support-from-manbij-to-political-prisoners-on-hunger-strike-34424?page=1
Jinha - 11 Jan 2024 - by MEDINE MAMEDOGLU
<<'Prison administration forces prisoners on hunger strike to serve
food'
The prisoners on hunger strike in Antalya L-type Prison are given only
water, face disciplinary punishments and forced to serve food to
ordinary prisoners, their relatives say.
Amed- On November 27, 2023, political prisoners in 104 prisons across
Turkey started a rotational hunger strike, demanding <freedom for
Abdullah Ocalan and a resolution to the Kurdish question>. Since then,
the hunger strikers have been subjected to many rights violations and
not given vitamins, salt, coffee or juice. In Antalya L-type Prison, the
political prisoners on hunger strike are reportedly forced to serve food
to ordinary prisoners.
She was allowed to see her son after holding a sit-in
Last week, Afife Kartal went to Antalya L-type Prison to visit her son
Muhammed Kartal; however, she was told, <You cannot see your son, he
receives a disciplinary punishment.> Then, she was allowed to see her
son after holding a sit-in in front of the prison.
'They are threatened to serve food to ordinary prisoners'
Despite the crackdown of the prison administration, the hunger strikers'
morale and motivation are high, Afife Kartal said. <I felt better when I
saw them like that. They have been losing weight. My son was on strike
for 10 days and I learned that he lost seven kilos in 10 days. The
hunger strikers are not given sugar, salt or coffee; they are only given
water. The hunger strikers were told, 'You will serve food to ordinary
prisoners'. When they refused, they were threatened to 'be tortured'.>
'We do not accept this injustice'
Afife Kartal told us that they would never accept the crackdown and
injustice against the hunger strikers. <We do not accept this injustice
on our children and their families. They demand the isolation be lifted.
We do not accept the isolation imposed on Imrali and other prisons.
Families should be allowed to see their relatives in prison. This is a
humanitarian demand.>
'A step should be immediately taken'
When Meymenet Boz visited her son in Amed (Diyarbakır) T-type Prison,
she learned that the hunger strikers were only given water. <My son
waits for his turn to go on hunger strike. As mothers, we demand the
isolation be lifted. A step should be immediately taken to lift the
isolation. As mothers, we hold a sit-in here to be a voice for our
children.>
'We should not be left alone'
Meymenet Boz called on the Kurdish people to support them. <The
political prisoners took action when they saw that people outside did
nothing. We should not be left alone. Everyone should come here to
support us.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/prison-administration-forces-prisoners-on-hunger-strike-to-serve-food-34423
Leyla Arzu Ilhan
Jinha - 10 Jan 2024 - by BERJIN KARA
<<'We must strengthen the struggle and make it successful with Sara's
spirit of resistance'
Speaking about Sakine Cansız's life full of struggle, Leyla Arzu Ilhan,
member of the Iştar Assembly in the Makhmour refugee camp, said, <We
must strengthen the struggle and make it successful with Sara's spirit
of resistance.>
Makhmour- On January 9, 2013, three Kurdish politicians, Sakine Cansız
(Sara), Fidan Dogan (Rojbîn) and Leyla Şaylemez (Ronahi), were murdered
in Paris by the Turkish state. Although 11 years have passed since the
massacre, French authorities confirm its cooperation with the Turkish
state with their silence by not trying the perpetrators. This massacre
revealed how the Turkish state is afraid of the women's freedom
movement. NuJINHAspoke to Leyla Arzu Ilhan, member of the İştar Assembly
in the Martyr Rustem Cudi Camp (Makhmour Refugee Camp), about the
personality, stance and struggle of Sakine Cansız, one of the pioneers
of the Kurdish women's movement. <When you spent time with Sara, you
could see the pain that the ruling power inflicts on Kurdish women.
Comrade Sara was from a place where Kurdish women and girls threw
themselves from the cliffs not to be taken captive by the invaders and
to prevent their bodies, souls and hopes from being destroyed. She was
from Dersim. The people of Dersim never accept surrender. When the
Middle East was remapped and Kurdistan was divided into four parts, a
massacre was conducted in Dersim because the people of Dersim did not
step back from their resistance. Comrade Sara grew up by listening to
the painful stories of the massacre. Her books tell of her resistance
before the PKK was founded. When you read her books, you can see how she
fought state oppression and the ruling system.>
'Her whole life was a struggle'
Sakine Cansız rose up against oppression imposed on society in her
childhood, Leyla Arzu Ilhan said. <In her book, she wrote, 'There was
something I wasn't happy with but I didn't know what I wasn't happy
with.' After the establishment of the PKK and the emergence of Leader
Apo (Abdullah Ocalan), the Kurds woke up from their sleep. It was also a
great chance for comrade Sara. Her whole life was a struggle.>
'Women led the revolution for freedom'
Speaking about the situation of Kurdish women in the 80s, Leyla Arzu
Ilhan said, <At that time, Kurdish people could not name their children
in their own language. Many Kurdish women like comrade Sara led the
Kurdish people's revolution for freedom. Comrade Sara never accepted the
system imposed on us by the rulers and fought against it. When we read
the life story of comrade Sara, we see that the military junta in Turkey
targeted not only the people in Kurdistan, but also Kurdistan,
particularly in the 80s.> When Sakine Cansız was targeted in Paris, the
ideology of Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan was targeted because his
ideology is based on women's freedom, Leyla Arzu Ilhan highlighted.
<Today, the paradigm of leader Apo is embraced not only by the Kurdish
people or Kurdish women but also women all around the world. Today, Arab
women struggle against the system in North and East Syria thanks to this
paradigm. Women, particularly Latin American women, gather around the
thoughts and ideology of leader Apo because they want to live free.>
'The enemy always tries to intimidate women struggling for freedom'
Leyla Arzu Ilhan noted that the Turkish state and the powers that want
to eliminate the women's freedom movement have always targeted the
pioneers of the Kurdish women's freedom movement. <The enemy always
tries to intimidate women struggling for freedom. The Turkish state aims
to destroy the women's freedom struggle by targeting pioneering women.>
'We must strengthen the struggle'
Leyla Arzu Ilhan emphasized that they would strengthen the struggle of
Sakine Cansız and Evin Goyi. <We must strengthen the struggle and make
it successful with Sara's spirit of resistance to achieve freedom and
peace.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/we-must-strengthen-the-struggle-and-make-it-successful-with-sara-s-spirit-of-resistance-34417?page=1
Mayar Maki
Jinha - 10 Jan 2024 - by ASMAA FATHI
<<'Women can realize their dreams by breaking the cycle of violence'
The Bar Aman Initiative in Alexandria has held storytelling workshops
for survivors of violence to <break the silence> on sexual and
gender-based violence.
Cairo- The Bar Aman Initiative in Alexandria, non-profit feminist
initiative that works on raising awareness about women's issues and
gender-based violence, and providing support to girls and women, has
held storytelling workshops for survivors of violence to break the
silence on sexual and gender-based violence. Participating in the
workshops, survivors of gender-based violence tell and share their real
stories. NuJINHA spoke to Mayar Makki, founder of the initiative, about
the workshops. <We realize that survivors can overcome the trauma by
telling their stories to others. Women participating in the workshops do
not see themselves as victims anymore. This is a great step to break the
silence on all forms of gender-based violence,> she told us. Recently,
many NGOs have held storytelling workshops for survivors of gender-based
violence in Egypt. <The NGOs have held workshops to support the
survivors of gender-based violence. These workshops play an important
role for women to express themselves more easily.>
'These workshops encourage women'
<Perhaps, I will participate in the workshop again because I am
completely forbidden from going out,> one of the women participating in
the storytelling workshops told Mayar Makki during a workshop. <Women
suffer in silence. These workshops encourage women to tell their
stories. Some women managed to rebuild their life by overcoming the
trauma by telling their stories. The successful experiences of these
women impress me. One of the participants of a workshop was a girl, who
was subjected to domestic violence. Her parents broke her hands and arms
to prevent her from going to school. We provided financial support to
her and she completed her education. Despite everything, she managed to
build a life for herself.>
'Breaking the cycle of violence is important'
The initiative also supported a girl, who wanted to be a journalist but
was prevented by her family. <Now, she is a successful journalist. Such
stories inspire other girls and women. Breaking the cycle of violence is
important. Women and girls can realize their dreams by breaking gender
stereotypes and the cycle of violence.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/women-can-realize-their-dreams-by-breaking-the-cycle-of-violence-34418?page=1
Jinha - 10 Jan 2024
<<Israel's war on Gaza enters its 96th day
The Israeli army has killed 23,210 Palestinians and injured 59,167
others since October 7. 112 journalists have been killed in Israeli
airstrikes on Gaza since October 7, according to the Media Office in
Gaza.
News Center- Israel continues its air, land and sea attacks on Gaza.
Since October 7, the Israeli army has killed 23,210 Palestinians and
injured 59,167 others. In the attacks on Gaza, more than 69,000 houses,
138 mosques, 134 government facilities and 95 schools and universities
have been completely destroyed, 290,000 houses, 295 schools and
universities and 240 mosques have been damaged. 30 hospitals and 53
health centers are out of service and 121 ambulances have become
unusable after being targeted by the Israeli army. Palestinian news
agency Wafa reported that 15 civilians were killed and dozens were
injured when Israeli warplanes targeted a house belonging to the Nofal
family, west of the city of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip. Israeli
warplanes bombed a house in Deir al-Balah camp in the middle of the Gaza
Strip, causing dead and wounded who were transferred to Al-Aqsa Martyrs
Hospital, reported Wafa.
112 journalists were killed in Gaza since October 7
Israel keeps targeting journalists, who cover its attacks on Gaza. Since
October 7, 2023, 112 journalists have been killed in Israeli airstrikes
on Gaza, according to the Media Office in Gaza.
Instructions to hospitals in Israel
Amid mounting tensions on the Israeli-Lebanese border, the Israeli
Health Ministry instructed the country's hospitals to prepare for
accepting thousands of wounded, reported Kan, an Israeli state-owned
free-to-air television channel.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/israel-s-war-on-gaza-enters-its-96th-day-34419?page=1
Salwa Latif
Jinha - 10 Jan 2024 - by IHLAS AL HAMRUNI
<<Salwa Latif: 'We must make our voices heard'
<As women, we must rebuild our society. We must be stronger, make our
voices heard and make efforts for our rights,> said Salwa Latif,
director of the National Union of Tunisian Women branch in Sousse.
Tunisia- Salwa Latif, director of the National Union of Tunisian Women
branch in Sousse, emphasizes that gender-based violence continues to
spread in all facets of life in Tunisia despite Law 58 of 2017
protecting women from violence.
'Women are forced to remain silent against violence'
The National Union of Tunisian Women provides legal support to women
survivors of violence.
<Many women are subjected to domestic violence and often have to remain
silent for fear of being ‘left on the street’. They are afraid of being
homeless, without shelter. They remain silent to stay at home.> Salwa
Latif told the story of a woman, who was subjected to domestic violence
by her husband. <She did not file a criminal complaint against him
because she could not afford to cover the expenses and had no place to
stay.>
'Women do not receive equal pay for equal work'
Women are also subjected to violence at work, Salwa Latif said. <Women
do not receive equal pay for equal work. Due to the existence of a
mentality that discriminates between men and women, we work in
cooperation with the Labor Union and some officials to defend the rights
of working women.> The union also works in cooperation with other
women's organizations in Tunisia to defend women's rights. <We have held
training courses for women in rural areas because these women need more
support.>
'We must make more efforts for our rights'
Speaking about women's political participation in Tunisia, she said, <I
believe that women can contribute to political life more than men
because they achieve academic success and they are intelligent.> Salwa
Latif called on women in Sousse and in other governorates of Tunisia to
<rebuild our society together. As women, we must be stronger, make our
voices heard and make efforts for our rights.> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/salwa-latif-we-must-make-our-voices-heard-34420?page=1
Women in charge
Jinha - 10 Jan 2024
<<'Women-headed households are the most vulnerable population group in
Afghanistan'
Women-headed households are the most vulnerable population group in
Afghanistan, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination
of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
News Center- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of
Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released its <Afghanistan Humanitarian
Needs and Response Plan 2024 Summary>. <An estimated 23.7 million
people-more than half of Afghanistan's population-will require
humanitarian assistance to survive in 2024 as the country continues to
reel from decades of war and grapple with climate-induced crises,
recurrent natural disasters, entrenched poverty, and barriers to women's
participation in public life,> said the OCHA.
'Women-headed households are the most vulnerable population in
Afghanistan'
According to the OCHA, Afghanistan remains first and foremost a
protection emergency characterized by high levels of protracted
displacement, mine and explosive ordnance contamination, restricted
freedom of movement, increased risks of gender-based violence, child
labour and early marriage, and increased mental health and psychosocial
support needs. <Women-headed households are the most vulnerable
population group in Afghanistan today, with a higher reliance on
‘emergency’ livelihood coping strategies, increased reports of early
marriage of daughters, and higher rates of food insecurity and child
labour when compared to male-headed households. Nearly half of all
Afghans live in poverty, with rates particularly high among women.
Despite low-level economic stabilisation in 2023, 65 percent of families
still experienced an economic shock. Fragile economic conditions are
expected to continue to contribute to acute food insecurity in 2024,
affecting 15.8 million people.> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/women-headed-households-are-the-most-vulnerable-population-group-in-afghanistan-34422
Women's Liberation Front 2019/cryfreedom.net 2024