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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 week. Thank you for your time and interest. 
Gino d'Artali
indept investigative journalist
radical feminist and women's rights activist 


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(Updates December 22, 2023)

December 22, 2023
<<..The assassination of three Kurdish women ...
and <<Moroccan women demand comprehensive law protecting women against all forms of violence...
and <<'It is time to defend our land'...
and "Being human is a gift...
and <<..The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences...
<<‘Turkey must be held accountable for massacres in Paris’...
and more news

December 20 - 15, 2023
<<At least 19,667 Palestinians killed since Oct.7...
and <<Fatima Hiso grazes sheep despite Turkish attacks...
and <<Turkey: 364 textile workers lost their lives in 10 years...
and <<'Violence against women continues to be one of the most notable human rights violations in Yemen'...
and <<Mother Taybet waiting for justice in same place for 8 years...
and <<Only health center in Zirgan out of service due to Turkish attacks...
and <<Women's Council to give priority to 'Education' in 2024...
and <<Yazidis, led by Nadia Murad, sue French cement maker Lafarge over ISIS support...
and more news

December 15 - 6, 2023
<<Support from women of Makhmour to hunger strike in prisons: We should unite...
and <<Women resist male violence, social pressure in Idlib...
and <<Awareness-raising activities against gender-based violence in Egypt...
and <<University student: Dormitories, faculties and cafes have become facilities used for special war policies...
and <<Kurdish Women Journalists' Association: We will be the voice of women...
and <<Rima Isa: Our struggle will continue until the isolation is broken...
and <<'Violence against Palestinian women highlighted as part of the global 16-day activism campaign'...
and <<75 Palestinian journalists, media workers killed since Oct.7...
and <<Foundation Advocates for Afghan Journalists...
and <<Saturday Mother Saffet Yaman passes away...
and more news
 

'FOR A FREE PALESTINE'
Editorial note by Gino 'Artali - The genocide of the Palestinian people continues while the world is watching. Just like they did during WW2 and after out of guilt sold out Palestina to the Jews.
Shame on the watchers' by. My reporting about
it will be embedded in the Women's Arab spring revolt 1.2
November 17 - Oct 31 2023
27 - 16 Oct 2023
11 - 3 Oct, 2023

 

December 8 - 1, 2023
<<'Tunisian women should break the barriers of silence and fear'...
and <<Domestic workers in Yemen marginalized...
and <<Jinnews: 36 women and 6 children were killed in November...
and <<Afghan activists Julia Parsi and Manijeh Sediqi beaten in prison...
and <<Families of hunger strikers: Their demands are the demands of millions...
and <<Women's organizations demand investigation into <sexual crimes> against Palestinian women...
and <<'Victims of sexual violence need justice'...
and more news

November 30 - 25, 2023
<<Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi released...
and <<Hunger strike in 104 prisons enters its 3rd day...
and <<'Women are most affected by conflicts in the Middle East'...
and <<Asia Al-Mashreqi wins 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award...
and <<419 people kidnapped in Afrin, Serekaniye and Gire Spi in 2023...
and <<Women trying to earn living face Taliban oppression...
and <<Call on people of Shengal: Vote for your future...
and <<Former Afghan MP: Women face different forms of violence and oppression in all countries...
and <<Call to women for Afrin: The Turkish state should be held responsible for its crimes...
and more news

 
Clicking the above link will bring you to a total overview of November 2023

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.



Mizgin Xelil
Jinha - 22 Dec 2023 - by <<DIREN ENGIZEK
Kobane-The assassination of three Kurdish women Sakine Cansız (Sara), Fidan Dogan (Rojbin) and Leyla Şaylemez (Ronahi) in Paris on January 9, 2013 was the beginning of a new concept of attack of the Turkish state and international forces on pioneering women. On August 10, 2015, Kurdish guerrilla Ekin Van lost her life in a clash with Turkish soldiers. Her dead body was naked and photographed by Turkish soldiers. Tayber Inan, known as Mother Taybet, was shot dead in the street by snipers while returning home from her neighbor on the 5th day of the curfew declared in the Silopi district of Şırnak province on December 14, 2015. Her dead body was left in the street for seven days and seven nights because the Turkish forces did not allow her children to pull her body in. Kurdish women politicians Pakize Nayır, Fatma Uyar and Seve Demir were killed by snipers in the district of Silopi on January 4, 2016, during the curfew. On October 12, 2019, Hevrin Khalaf, the Secretary-General of the Future Syria Party, was killed by the Turkish forces and Turkish-backed factions near the M4 Motorway south of Tell Abyad. On June 23, 2020, Kongra Star Coordination member Zehra Berkel, Kongra Star Assembly member Hebun Xelil and Emine Weysi were targeted and killed in the Helince (Halinja) village of Kobane by Turkish drones. On July 22, 2022, YPJ commander Jiyan Tolhildan and her two comrades, Roj Xabur and Barin Botan were targeted and killed by the Turkish drones. On 27 July, 2022, Zeyneb Saroxan, co-chair of the Justice and Reform Office of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) was killed by Turkish drones on the road of Derik. On October 4, 2022, Nagihan Akarsel, journalist, writer and member of Jineology Academy, was targeted and killed in Sulaymaniyah. On December 23, 2022, Evin Goyi (Emine Kara), Mir Perwer and Abdullah Kızıl were killed in a gun attack carried out on the Ahmet Kaya Kurdish Cultural Center in Paris. This attack is called the second Paris Massacre by Kurdish people. On June 20,2023, Qamishlo Canton Co-chair Yousra Darwish, her deputy Liman Şiweş and their driver Fırat Tûma were killed between Bandar and Tal Sh'ir villages in Qamishlo by Turkish drones. NuJINHA spoke to Mizgin Xelil, Deputy Chair of the Executive Council in the Euphrates Region, about the attacks on pioneering Kurdish women.
'Women have been under attack for thousands of years'
<Women always resist although they have been under attack for thousands of years,> Mizgin Xelil said. <I commemorate all resisting women, who sacrificed their lives for freedom. Their resistance influenced the revolution in North and East Syria against slavery, sexism and captivity.> <In North and East Syria, women led the revolution. All people, especially women, rose up against the government and fascism. Thanks to this revolution, women take part in all facets of life. We have rebuilt a life based on democracy, ecology and women's freedom. Women did not only fight ISIS or the Turkish state, but also organized themselves in all facets of life; they improved themselves in military, politics and diplomacy.> Speaking about the revolutionary women in history, she said, <Thousands of women such as Rosa Luxemburg and Clara Zetkin rose up against injustice. Their struggle created a link in the chain. The thoughts and the philosophy of leader Apo (Abdullah Ocalan) paved the way for Kurdish women to organize themselves. The women have improved and organized themselves to achieve freedom.>
'The thoughts of leader Apo were targeted in the person of Evin Goyi'
Mizgin Xelil recalled the attacks on Kurdish pioneering women. <Comrades Pakize, Seve and Fatma were targeted and killed. Three women were killed in the village of Helince. Two young women, Viyan and Nujiyan, were targeted in Kobanê. Hevrin Khalaf, Zeynep Saruxan, Yousra and Reyhan were targeted and killed. The pioneering women were targeted in the person of Evin Goyi. Women, who fought ISIS, were targeted. The pioneering women are still targeted. The thoughts of leader Apo and the Kurdish women's freedom movement were targeted in the person of Evin Goyi.>
'We will struggle against all attacks on women'
Mizgin Xelil stated that pioneering women struggled to organize society by fighting not only their enemies but also sexism and feudalism. <As women in the Euphrates Canton, we struggle to build a life based on democracy, ethics, justice and equality. We want to realize the dreams of thousands of women such as Sakine Cansız, Evin Goyi, Yousra and Reyhan. We will struggle against all attacks on women.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/the-thoughts-of-leader-apo-were-targeted-in-the-person-of-evin-goyi-34337?page=1


Women in action
Jinha - 22 Dec 2023 - by HANAN HARITE
<<Moroccan women demand comprehensive law protecting women against all forms of violence
Morocco- Morocco is one of the countries, where there is an increase in femicide and violence against women. The killing of two women in the country last week sparked discussion in the country about Morocco’s Law 103.13 on combating violence against women, which entered into force in September 2018. On December 14, a young woman was found dead in an apartment located in the Hay Essalam neighborhood of El Jadida, a major port city on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. On December 15, the dead body of a young woman was found along a roadway in the city. The country was shaken with another crime on November 31. A 49-year-old man killed her mother and wife in the Aïn Sebaâ suburb of Casablanca. On September 23, a 28-
year-old man killed his seven-month pregnant wife in the town of Azrou. Last May, a woman was found dead in a refrigerator in Casablanca by security forces.
'Femicide is the most severe manifestation of gender-based violence'
Femicide is the most severe manifestation of gender-based violence, said Khadija Tikroen, a member of the Federal League for Women's Rights (Federation des Ligues des Droits des Femmes, FLDDF). <Femicide is a human rights violation and a crime against humanity. The recent increase in femicide is alarmingly high in Morocco. Immediate solutions should be found to combat all forms of gender-based discrimination, violence and killings.>
'It is time to stop these crimes'
Speaking about Morocco's Law 103.13 on combating violence against women, which entered into force in September 2018, Khadija Tikroen said, <This law must be amended. Women need a comprehensive law protecting women against all forms of gender-based violence. It is time to stop these crimes. The rights violations against women are not acceptable anymore. Urgent action must be taken to stop gender-based violence and femicide.>
'We demand a comprehensive law'
In her speech, Aisha Lakhmas, a lawyer and president of the Federation of Women's Action in Morocco, stressed the necessity of amendment of Morocco's law on combating violence against women. <The current anti-violence law is a simple amendment of the criminal law. For this reason, it fails in protecting women from violence. That's why we demand a comprehensive law protecting women from violence. Combating violence against women and girls and promoting equality require a budget. Without a budget, without awareness-raising activities, no policies can be developed to eliminate violence against women.> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/moroccan-women-demand-comprehensive-law-protecting-women-against-all-forms-of-violence-34338?page=1


Women on defense
Jinha - 22 Dec 2023 - by SORGUL ŞEXO
<<'It is time to defend our land'
Hasakah- Zirgan, a town of Hasakah Canton, is targeted by the Turkish attacks almost every day. Despite the ongoing Turkish attacks, killing dozens, targeting energy supplies, water resources and agricultural fields, the people of Zirgan are determined to resist the attacks. The women of Zirgan say that the aim of the ongoing Turkish attacks is to commit genocide and displace the people of North and East Syria.
'Forced displacement is a special war policy'
Selwa Heci Mihemed had to leave Dawidiya Mele Salman, a village in the west of Zirgan, due to the Turkish attacks. She now lives in Zirgan with her family. She criticizes those who try to go to European countries. <They die in the forests due to climatic conditions, or drown in the sea. What is important for smugglers is money. They do not care if young people die. Families should prevent their children from going to European countries.>
'Our country needs us'
She called on those who try to go to European countries to <stay in your country. Instead of giving your money to smugglers, you can develop projects for your people. Fleeing to Europe is not the solution. Our country needs us. We do not leave our country to defend it. If we die, we should die with dignity. The people, who fled to other countries, die many times. As the people of Zirgan, we will never leave our land and we will defend our land.>
'It is time to defend our land'
Edla Hesen drew attention to the internally displaced people and the people, who went to other countries. <We are internally displaced in our country. We live to return to our villages. I do not understand how people, especially young people, leave their country. We want to return to our villages even if we have only bread and water. It is time to defend our land, not leaving it. Our country needs us to fight the enemy. We will stay here until the end.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/it-is-time-to-defend-our-land-34339?page=1
Maybe noteworthy - This morning I wrote a poem. Please allow me to share it with you:
"Being human is a gift...
yes but ...
if one can follow ones path of wanting to give,
instead of always wanting to take
even then when one thinks one really needs it
to excist to the full,
so do understand that being human is a vision."

Long live a long and free Iran

Gino d'Artali
Gino d'Artali - reactions are welcome: info@cryfreedom.net

PIC Mourning Baloch
Jinha - 22 Dec 2023
<<Mahrang Baloch taken in custody in Islamabad
News Center- Police in Islamabad used force to disperse a protest by Balochis on December 21 after the protesters marched to draw attention to excessive arrests of Baloch people. Mahrang Baloch, a Baloch human rights activist and one of the prominent figures in the Baloch resistance movement, said on X that she was taken into custody along with other protesters. <The march is under attack by the Islamabad police. I have been arrested along with several women and men by Islamabad police, but remember fascist state, we will defeat you,> her post said. Most of the protesters were Baloch women, whose spouses or children disappeared in custody or killed by Pakistani security forces. Islamabad police used tear gas and violence against the protesters. Several protesters were reportedly injured by police. <Right now, we are being treated worse than animals. Will the world raise its voice for us against this barbarism?> Mahrang Baloch wrote before being taken into custody.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/mahrang-baloch-taken-in-custody-in-islamabad-34340?page=1


Asmae El Mourdir and Kaouther Ben Hania
Jinha - 22 Dec 2023
<<News Center- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists for the 96th Oscars in 10 categories: Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Sound, and Visual Effects. <The Mother of All Lies> directed by Moroccan film director Asmae El Mourdir has been shortlisted in the International Feature category. <Four Daughters> directed by Tunisian film director Kaouther Ben Hania has been shortlisted in Documentary Feature and Documentary Feature categories. <Tunisia is on the final list of Oscars not in one, but in two categories,> wrote Tunisan director Kaouther Ben Hanian on her social media account. The nominations for the 96th Oscars will be announced on January 23, 2024. The Oscars ceremony will be held on March 10, 2024 at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/two-films-by-arab-women-directors-shortlisted-for-96th-academy-awards-34341?page=1

Jinha - 22 Dec 2023
<<‘Turkey must be held accountable for massacres in Paris’
News Center- On December 23, 2022, Emine Kara (Evin Goyi), artist Mir Perwer (Mehmet Şirin Aydın) and patriot Abdullah Kızıl were killed in a gun attack carried out on the Ahmet Kaya Kurdish Cultural Center in Paris. Kongra Star issued a writing statement on Friday to mark the first anniversary of the second Paris Massacre.
'They made great efforts for peace and democracy'
The statement stressed that Evin Goyi, Mir Perwer and Abdurrahman Kızıl had made great efforts for peace and democracy. <The French authorities have not revealed the perpetrators of the first massacre committed against Sakine Cansız (Sara), Fidan Doğan (Rojbîn) and Leyla Şaylemez (Ronahi) in Paris on January 9, 2013 and the second massacre that took place in Paris on December 23, 2022. The Turkish state committed these massacres with the support of NATO. These massacres are genocidal crimes against freedom and democracy.> In the statement, Kongra Star commemorated all those who lost their lives while fighting for freedom and vowed to follow in their footsteps to achieve freedom, democracy and peace. Kongra Star also called on the French authorities to reveal the perpetrators of the massacres. <Turkey must be held accountable for the massacres in Paris. We call on women's organizations, lawyers and all human rights defenders to take a strong stance.> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/turkey-must-be-held-accountable-for-massacres-in-paris-34343

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