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Welcome to cryfreedom.net, formerly known as Womens Liberation Front.  A website that hopes to draw and keeps your attention for  both the global 21th. century 3rd. feminist revolution as well as especially for the Zan, Zendegi, Azadi uprising in Iran and the struggles of our sisters in other parts of the Middle East. This online magazine that started December 2019 will be published every 2 days. Thank you for your time and interest. 
Gino d'Artali
indept investigative journalist
radical feminist and women's rights activist 

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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.

YPJ The Women’s Protection Units fighters


Medyanews - March 20, 2025
<<Van Newroz calls for free leadership and a democratic society
On 19 March 2025, tens of thousands flooded the streets of Van city to celebrate Newroz with unparalleled fervour. Organised by the Democratic Regions Party (DBP), the Free Women's Movement (TJA), and the Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party, the gathering echoed with the slogan "Free Leadership, Democratic Society." The square erupted with chants of "Long Live Leader Apo," as attendees voiced resolute support for Abdullah Öcalan. Newroz celebrations took place across southeast Turkey’s Kurdish region (Bakur) under the leadership of the Democratic Regions Party (DBP), the Free Women’s Movement (TJA), and the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party. From the early hours, tens of thousands marched from the city centre, districts, and villages to Newroz Square near Van Fortress, rallying under the slogan ‘Free Leadership, Democratic Society’. Footage from Mezopotamia News Agency and Sterk TV captures the electrifying atmosphere, with chants of “Long Live Leader Apo” reverberating through the crowd. Women and youth, adorned in vibrant Kurdish attire, infused the celebration with colour, while green, red, and yellow flags waved defiantly. The event opened with a moment of silence, followed by speeches from DEM Party co-chair for Van city Veysi Dilekci and DBP Van co-chair Gonul Uzunay, who reaffirmed their unwavering support for Öcalan’s call for peace and for his physical freedom. Artist Fikret Goyi then took the stage, igniting the ceremonial Newroz fire amid roaring cheers. Van Metropolitan Municipality Co-Mayor Neslihan Şedal, who was replaced by a government-appointed trustee in 2024, underscored the city’s enduring spirit of resistance, declaring:
“The people of Van have never bowed to oppression and will stand firmly behind Öcalan’s call for peace.”
Co-Mayor Abdullah Zeydan echoed this, stressing that Öcalan’s paradigm represents a path to liberation for all peoples.
Kurds will not be broken by massacres
Sinan Çiftyürek, a member of the Kurdistan Communist Party (KKP) Central Executive Committee, delivered a powerful speech condemning the massacres against Kurdish people, and sending a message of defiance: “The Kurdish people will never be broken by massacres. Those who seek to crush us will fail. Long before today, Mr Öcalan called for a resolution to the Kurdish question, and it is essential that everyone stands behind this call. Following his appeal, an agreement was forged in Syria, laying the groundwork for Kurdish unity. We fully support this agreement as a vital step for the Kurdish people to move forward together.” Fatma Abay, an activist from the Free Women’s Movement (TJA), underscored the global resonance of the women’s struggle:
“Through women’s resistance, the philosophy of ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadî’ (Woman, Life, Freedom) has spread across the world. Today, we celebrate Newroz in honour of Abdullah Öcalan, the Kurdish People’s Leader and the visionary behind this philosophy. We fully embrace Mr Öcalan’s message, particularly his words: ‘The women’s issue runs deeper than the Kurdish issue itself.’ This truth must be understood by all.” “To build a new era, we must face and dismantle the systemic violence targeting women. Mr Öcalan urges us to take charge of our future, and women must lead this fight,” she added. The 2025 Newroz celebrations in Turkey’s Kurdistan have ignited immense enthusiasm across all parts of Kurdistan, driven by the imprisoned Kurdish leader’s call for a peaceful resolution to the Kurdish question and an end to the past year’s cycle of violence against Kurds.>>
Source: https://medyanews.net/van-newroz-calls-for-free-leadership-and-a-democratic-society/


Jinha - Womens News Agency - March 20, 2025
<<TJK-E: We build the bridge of freedom from March 8 to Newroz
“We build the bridge of freedom from March 8 to Newroz with the joy of spring,” the European Kurdish Women's Movement (TJK-E) said in a statement on Thursday.
News Center- The European Kurdish Women's Movement (TJK-E) has released a written statement, saying they would welcome Newroz with a great spirit of struggle. “For the Kurdish people, Newroz is not only the arrival of spring, but also a symbol of resistance, freedom and rebirth. This resistance led by women represents the bright path of our struggle against the patriarchal system, colonialism and all forms of oppression. The “Jin, Jiyan, Azadî” philosophy continues to be the fundamental force shaping the struggle for freedom and the process of building a democratic society, the TJK-E emphasized in the statement. “This year, we combine the women’s struggle that strengthened on International Women’s Day, March 8, with the freedom fire of Newroz. As women, we build the bridge of freedom from March 8 to Newroz with the joy of spring.” In the statement, the TJK-E called on everyone to support the international campaign demanding “freedom for Abdullah Öcalan and a political solution to the Kurdish question”. “Our strongest response to fascism and colonialism is our struggle for freedom, democracy and equality based on the paradigm of leader Apo. The spring of freedom will take root in the lives of our people along with the women's revolution. Therefore, it is time to further strengthen the fire of Newroz.
Call for mobilization for the freedom of Abdullah Öcalan
“As the European Kurdish Women’s Movement, we wish a happy Newroz to everyone. We call on all women, young people and our people to flock to the streets to celebrate Newroz, strengthen the struggle for freedom, build a democratic society and mobilize for the freedom of leader Apo.”>>
Source: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/tjk-e-we-build-the-bridge-of-freedom-from-march-8-to-newroz-36759?page=1


Jinha - Womens News Agency - March 20, 2025 - by MEDİNE MAMEDOĞLU
<<Women ready for March 21: The fire of peace will be lit
People of Amed have already started celebrating Newroz. Women of Amed call on everyone to participate in the Newroz celebration in the city on March 21.
Amed (Diyarbakır)- This year’s Newroz has been celebrated in Northern Kurdistan and Türkiye with the motto, “Rêbertiya Azad Civaka Demokratîk/Democratic Society for Freedom”. Since the first fire of Newroz was lit in Amed’s Lice district on March 12, 2025, Newroz has been celebrated in many cities, districts and villages. In Amed, people have staged torchlight marches in the neighborhoods every night while people have celebrated Newroz in districts during the day. The celebrations have been participated in by thousands, especially women and young people. The women of Amed told NuJINHA that they would celebrate Newroz 2025 with great enthusiasm for the “Call for Peace and Democratic Society” made by Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan on February 27, 2025.
‘Peace must be mutual’
“As women, we demand peace and freedom,” said Nazime Çokdalan, one of the women participating in the Newroz celebrations in Amed, calling on the Turkish authorities to take action for peace. “People are tired of war. Now, we demand peace, a peaceful life. The Turkish state must lift the isolation (imposed on Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan in the prison island of Imrali) and accept the ceasefire (declared by the PKK). The Kurdish people have demanded peace for years despite all kinds of oppression and they have already done their part for peace. Now, the Turkish state must take a step for peace. Peace must be mutual. This year, we have celebrated Newroz by demanding peace. We will light the fire of Newroz by demanding peace.”
‘Those who oppress us will be defeated’
Menice Yeni called on everyone to stand by the call made by Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan. “We must unite to strengthen our struggle for freedom and peace,” she said. “This call is a historic call for us. We must celebrate Newroz with the spirit of this call. I hope this year’s Newroz will be the Newroz of peace and freedom. As women, we know very well that the victory will be ours. Those who oppress us will be defeated.”
‘The Kurdish people must unite’
Maşallah Edibe drew attention to the ongoing attacks on Rojava and said, “Rojava is our redline; we will always stand by Rojava. They (Turkish state) continue to talk about war and blood while we demand peace and freedom. We always stand for unity and fraternity. They should stop their attacks (on Rojava) if they also stand for unity and fraternity. The Kurdish people must unite for peace. The state must first release all political prisoners.” Birgül Sarı told us that she would celebrate Newroz on March 21 to voice her demand for peace. “I have participated in the Newroz celebrations for 30 years. This war must end in order to end this bloodshed. Not only the Kurdish people but also all people must demand peace.”>>
Video: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/women-ready-for-march-21-the-fire-of-peace-will-be-lit-36754?page=1


Sara Egîd
Jinha - Womens News Agency - March 19, 2025 - by AWAZ ELÎ
<<Newroz message from YPJ fighter: Our fight will achieve success
“The fire of Newroz was lit against enslavement by the Dehaks,” said YPJ fighter Sara Egîd, stressing that they would welcome Newroz 2025 with the spirit of “Jin, Jiyan, Azadî”
Kobanê – There are only a few days left for Newroz, one of the symbols of freedom and resistance in the history of the Kurdish people, who will celebrate Newroz 2025 with great enthusiasm of the “Call for Peace and Democratic Society” made by Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan on February 27, 2025. “The fire of Newroz was lit against enslavement by the Dehaks,” said Sara Egîd, one of the fighters of the Women's Defense Units (YPJ). “This resistance is a resistance for building a society based on freedom and democracy. We fight against the patriarchal mindset with the life philosophy of leader Apo (Abdullah Öcalan).”
‘Fighters have been waging an unprecedented resistance on the Tishreen dam’
Since the fall of the Baathist regime, the Kurdish people have been fighting against the invaders with the spirit of Kaveh the Blacksmith and Mazlum Doğan’s resistance, Sara Egîd emphasized. “Fighters have been waging an unprecedented resistance on the Tishreen dam to build a free and equal life. We welcome Newroz with great enthusiasm as we welcomed the International Women’s Day with great enthusiasm.”
‘Victory will be ours’
Sara Egîd drew attention to the resistance in the four parts of Kurdistan and said, “As the YPJ, we will never give up the fight; victory will be ours. We will welcome this year’s Newroz with the spirit of the ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadî’ philosophy. We will make March a month of resistance, victory and heroism. I salute the fighters and people fighting to protect the Tishreen Dam and the Qereqozax Bridge. I wish a happy Newroz to women, youth and patriotic people, to our people who resist the attacks on the Tishreen dam, and to the fighters who defend their country. Newroz 2025 will be the Newroz of freedom and victory.”>>
Video: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/newroz-message-from-ypj-fighter-our-fight-will-achieve-success-36749


Hîlala Zêrîn
Jinha - Womens News Agency - March 19, 2025 - ZEYNEB ÎSA
<<Hîlala Zêrîn completes preparation for Newroz: Let’s dance halay together
Hîlala Zêrîn Culture and Art Movement has already completed its cultural art activities for the Newroz celebrations in North and East Syria, calling on all Kurds to “dance halay together around the fire of Newroz”.
Qamishlo- Newroz, annually celebrated on March 21, represents “freedom and victory” for the Kurdish people. This year’s Newroz is welcomed in four parts of Kurdistan with the historic “Call for Peace and Democratic Society” made by Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan on February 27, 2025. As March 21 is approaching, the preparation for Newroz in North and East Syria continues. The Hîlala Zêrîn Culture and Art Movement has already completed its cultural art activities for the Newroz celebrations. “March is a holy month for us,” Güney Mustafa, member of the movement, told NuJINHA. “The fire of Newroz strengthens us to resist all the attacks and challenges. As the Kurdish people, we will light the fire of Newroz to show the Turkish state that it can never darken our day.”
Preparation for Newroz completed
The Hîlala Zêrîn Culture and Art Movement has already organized cultural art activities for the Newroz celebrations. “Our folk dance and musical groups will show their performances at the Newroz celebrations in many cities such as Dêrik (Al-Malikiyah) and Amuda.”
‘The call of leader Apo empowers us’
Güney Mustafa also mentioned the historic call made by Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan on February 27, 2025. “As the Kurdish people, we demand freedom for leader Apo,” she said. “We will keep resisting until leader Apo is free. His call empowers us. We call on the Kurdish people to dance halay together around the fire of Newroz.”>>
Video: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/hilala-zerin-completes-preparation-for-newroz-let-s-dance-halay-together-36748?page=1


Jinha - Womens News Agency - March 19, 2025
<<Newroz celebrated in Makhmour
Thousands celebrated Newroz in the Martyr Rustem Cudi Camp (Makhmour Refugee Camp) on Tuesday.
Makhmour- Newroz was celebrated in the Martyr Rustem Cudi Camp (Makhmour Refugee Camp) on Tuesday.
Thousands participated in the Newroz celebration organized by the Culture and Art Center and started after a minute's silence in memory of those who lost their lives in the struggle for freedom. Ahmet Şehbaz, Co-chair of the People’s Assembly in Makhmour made the opening speech at the celebration, wishing that Newroz will be a holiday of peace and freedom. “Newroz is the light of the people against the dictators,” she said. “The fire of Newroz draws the dark curtain, lights the darkness. Prisoners of freedom fan the fire of Newroz. We are grateful to them. We celebrate this Newroz together with leader Apo (Abdullah Öcalan) and all the people. This Newroz will be a day of peace for the people.
Thousands of people celebrated Newroz with great enthusiasm, dancing halay.>>
Videos: https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/newroz-celebrated-in-makhmour-36747?page=1
 

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