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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.

Jinha - 17 Jan 2024
<<At least 24,285 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on Gaza since Oct.7
At least 24,285 Palestinians have been killed and 61,154 have been wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza since October 7, 2023, the Gaza's health ministry said in a statement.
News Center- At least 24,285 Palestinians, including 10,300 children and 7,100 women, have been killed and 61,154 have been wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza since October 7, 2023, the Gaza's health ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. Israel keeps targeting hospitals, schools, houses and the shelters of displaced Palestinians in Gaza. Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that Israeli airstrikes targeted several areas in the Gaza Strip in the morning and last night, killing dozens of Palestinians. Israeli airstrikes targeted homes in the Daraj neighborhood in Gaza, killing at least 25 and injuring dozens; the Israeli forces also killed at least seven Palestinians near Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, WAFA said.
Body of 4-year-old girl handed over
The Israeli forces opened fire on two vehicles as they passed through the Beit Iksa checkpoint on January 7, killing three Palestinians, including a 4-year-old girl identified as Ruqaya Abu Dahouk. The Red Crescent Society (RCS) has announced that the Israeli authorities handed over the body of Ruqaya Abu Dahouk on Tuesday evening.
'Israel uses food as a weapon'
Over one hundred days into the war, Israel has been destroying Gaza's food system and weaponized food, UN human rights experts said in a statement on January 16. <Currently every single person in Gaza is hungry, a quarter of the population are starving and struggling to find food and drinkable water, and famine is imminent. Pregnant women are not receiving adequate nutrition and healthcare, putting their lives at risk. In addition all children under five - 335,000 - are at high risk of severe malnutrition as the risk of famine conditions continues to increase, a whole generation is now in danger of suffering from stunting,> said the experts.
'Nowhere is safe in Gaza'
<Nowhere is safe in Gaza. Since 9 October, Israel declared and imposed a <total siege> on Gaza, depriving 2.3 million Palestinians of water, food, fuel, medicine, and medical supplies, this against the backdrop of a 17-year Israeli blockade, which before this war made approximately half of the people in Gaza food insecure and more than 80 percent reliant on humanitarian aid,> the statement said. <It is unprecedented to make an entire civilian population go hungry this completely and quickly. Israel is destroying Gaza's food system and using food as a weapon against the Palestinian people.> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/at-least-24-285-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-gaza-since-oct-7-34456?page=1


Displaced women don't give in
Jinha - 17 Jan 2024 - by HESNA MIHEMED
<<Reactions to death sentences, life imprisonment given to women in occupied Afrin
The death sentences given to two kidnapped women and life imprisonment given to eight others by the Turkish state and Turkish-backed factions in Afrin spark anger in North and East Syria.
Shahba- Afrin was occupied by the Turkish state and Turkish-backed factions on March 18, 2018. Since then, women living in Afrin have been subjected to many rights violations such as rape, kidnapping, torture and all forms of violence. Several days ago, a <court> set up by the Turkish state and Turkish-backed factions sentenced two kidnapped women to death and eight more to life imprisonment. Despite that, the international community keeps remaining silent. Displaced women of Afrin, who have lived in Shahba since 2018 think that the Turkish state and Turkish-backed factions are encouraged by this silence.
'Does the Turkish state have the right to judge?'
In her speech, Heyat Îbrahim, one of the displaced women of Afrin, condemned violations committed against women in the occupied Afrin. <The Turkish state is an occupying state. Does an occupying state have the right to judge women and impose a penalty on women? Women, who have been sentenced to death and life imprisonment, are Syrian women. The Syrian government should react to this decision. The Syrian government must protect its citizens; however, it remains silent like international human rights organizations,> Heyat Ibrahim said.
'This silence should be broken now'
Hevin Mihemed also reacted to the penalties given to the kidnapped women in the occupied Afrin. <The Turkish state and Turkish-backed factions have committed rights violations since they occupied Afrin. Erdoğan held women captive and decided to judge them because he is afraid of women. Two women have been sentenced to death and eight others to life imprisonment. Afrin is part of Syrian territory and the Turkish state has no right to stay here. Women, who do not leave Afrin, face brutal practices. The silence against these brutal practices should be broken. We demand immediate release of these women.>
'Erdogan should be held responsible'
Hamida Mihemed thinks that Turkey's President Erdogan should be held responsible for judging and imposing sentences on women in the occupied Afrin. <Since the occupation of Afrin, women and men have been subjected to many violations such as torture, kidnapping and attacks. International human rights organizations fail to do their duty in order to protect women's rights and human rights in Afrin. Erdogan attacks everywhere in Afrin. Erdogan should be prosecuted for the crimes committed against women and men in the occupied Afrin.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/reactions-to-death-sentences-life-imprisonment-given-to-women-in-occupied-afrin-34454?page=1


Womens' Time association
Jinha - 17 Jan 2024
<<Women's Time Association: We will not give up the struggle
<We will not give up the struggle,> said the Women's Time Association in a statement regarding the detention of Kurdish women activists in Istanbul.
News Center- Turkish police conducted dawn house raids in Istanbul yesterday, detaining 17 women, including Dilek Başalan, president of the Women's Time Association (Turkish: Kadın Zamanı Dernegi); activists of the Free Women's Movement (Kurdish: Tevgera Jinen Azad-TJA); members of the Peace Mothers' Initiative, the Mesopotamia Cultural Center (MKM) and the People's Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party).
'There are attempts to criminalize the activities of women activists'
The Women's Time Association held a press conference at its building in Istanbul regarding the detention of women. <There are attempts to criminalize the activities of women activists as a result of the sexist policies carried out by the judiciary, which has joined hands with the male-dominant government and lost its independence,> said Esra Biber at the conference.
'This is an attempt to silence Kurdish women'
Everyone defending human rights, equality and freedom against the government's nationalist and misogynist policies is labeled as 'terrorist', Esra Biber said. <The detention of the president of our association, the activists of the TJA and members of the MKM is an attempt to silence Kurdish women struggling against rights violations faced by Kurdish women. The government aims to prevent our feminist struggle by intensifying its attacks on women activists.>
'The detention of women activists is unacceptable'
Pointing out that the detention of women activists just before the upcoming local elections is unacceptable, Esra Biber said, <Turkey is going through a period in which fundamental rights and freedoms are violated and people are subjected to arbitrary detention. The detention of women activists is a crackdown on the feminist movement. We say once again that your dirty politics and aggressive policies cannot make us take a step back from our struggle. We will not give up the struggle.> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/women-s-time-association-we-will-not-give-up-the-struggle-34459?page=1

Jinha - 16 Jan 2024
<<Kongra Star: The Turkish state should be held responsible for its war crimes
<The Turkish state should be held responsible for its war crimes,> said the statement issued by Kongra Star regarding the Turkish attacks on North and East Syria.
News Center- Kongra Star has issued a written statement on the Turkish attacks on North and East Syria. Condemning the Turkish attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in North and East Syria, Kongra Star demanded the air space of the region be closed to the Turkish warplanes. <The occupying Turkish state carried out terrorist attacks against the people of North and East Syria. The aim of the attacks is to destabilize the region, revive ISIS and depopulate the region,> read the statement.
'We will not surrender'
The occupying Turkish state targets the gains of the women's revolution and the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES), the statement said. <We strongly condemn the threats of the Turkish state and its ongoing attacks. As an active organization in the region, we will defend the gains of the women's revolution and we will not surrender. The silence of the international organizations encourages the Turkish state. The Turkish state keeps committing war crimes due to this silence.>
'Close the air space'
In the statement, Kongra Star called on all women’s organizations and human rights organizations against capitalism, fascism and colonialism to <support the women's revolution in North and East Syria and participate in the demonstrations and protests demanding the end of the Turkish attacks. The Turkish state should be held responsible for its war crimes in North and East Syria. Support our call for the closure of the region to the Turkish warplanes.> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/kongra-star-the-turkish-state-should-be-held-responsible-for-its-war-crimes-34448?page=1

Jinha - 16 Jan 2024
<<Many women detained in Istanbul
Many women, including the members of the Peace Mothers' Initiative, were taken into custody in the dawn house raids conducted in Istanbul.
News Center- Turkish police conducted dawn house raids in Istanbul. Many women, including the members of the Peace Mothers' Initiative, were taken into custody. The detained women have been reportedly transferred to the Provincial Police Headquarters in Istanbul. The names of some detained women are: Activists Kumri Akgul and Gulsum Ozturk; Peace Mothers' Initiative members Fatma Yılmaz and Bedia Gokguz; Dilek Başalan, president of the Women's Time Association (Turkish: Kadın Zamanı Dernegi); Beser Çelik, member of the People's Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) Women's Council, Vetha Bingol and Suna Kaymaz, members of the Free Women's Movement (Kurdish: Tevgera Jinen Azad-TJA); Selcan Saygı, former Co-chair of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) in Yuksekova; Dilan Suyu and Zehra Suyu, members of the Mesopotamia Cultural Center (MKM); Sıhat Yılmaz, Şukran Tugay, Gonul Kahraman and Yusuf Açar.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/many-women-detained-in-istanbul-34449?page=1

Jinha - 16 Jan 2024
<<80 civilian infrastructure in NE Syria targeted in 72 hours
The Turkish state targeted 80 civilian infrastructure, including civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, health centers, power and water stations, in North and East Syria, injuring seven civilians.
News Center- Since January 13, 2024, the Turkish state has intensified its attacks on North and East Syria. In the last 72 hours, the Turkish airstrikes have targeted 80 civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, health centers, power and water stations.
5 Syrian government soldiers killed, 7 civilians injured
Hawar News Agency (ANHA) reported that five Syrian soldiers were killed and seven civilians were injured in the Turkish airstrikes. A man identified as Ehlam Ebdurezaq Remo was injured in the leg; his three-year-old child was injured in the head and his four-year-old child Can was slightly injured. The Turkish airstrikes also targeted a storehouse in Qamishlo, injuring a woman identified as Helin Mihemed. Two civilians identified as Hisen Ayîş Hisen (45) and Mihemed Xer Ehmed Şexi (23) were injured in the Turkish airstrikes targeting a flour mill in Amude. On January 14, 2024, the Turkish forces targeted a power station in Dirbesiye, injuring a civilian identified as Kabrin Ferhp (33)....>>
Read the full list of attacks here:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/80-civilian-infrastructure-in-ne-syria-targeted-in-72-hours-34450


Zubeyde Zumrut
Jinha - 16 Jan 2024 - by DIREN ENGIZEK
<<Zubeyde Zumrut: The isolation should be broken now
Commenting on the international campaign titled, <Freedom for Abdullah Ocalan, political solution to the Kurdish issue>, Zubeyde Zumrut said, <The isolation should be broken now, this is obvious.>
News Center- 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. In an interview with NuJINHA, Zubeyde Zumrut, Co-chair of the European Kurdish Democratic Societies Congress (KCDK-E), spoke about the campaign and protests for freedom of Abdullah Ocalan.
Recalling the previous campaigns and protests demanding freedom for Abdullah Ocalan, Zubeyde Zumrut said, <The 'Dem Dema Azadi (English: Time to Ensure Freedom)' was launched. After this campaign, the Kurdish people thought that something else should be done. Therefore, a campaign was launched on October 10, 2023 because October 10 marks the beginning of the conspiracy (against Abdullah Ocalan). No news has been received from our leader for three years; he has not been allowed to see his lawyers and family members. Everyone knows how the isolation has been aggravated but no statement has been issued about this.>
'Friends are concerned about the leader's freedom'
Speaking about how the campaign launched on October 10, she said, <The previous campaigns were, of course, very important. Many people and organizations expressed their support for the campaign. The presidents of unions, writers, academics, journalists, philosophers and many more have supported the current campaign led by the friends of our leader. Today, not only the Kurds but also our friends are concerned about the leader's freedom and breaking the isolation imposed on him.>
A person having a broad paradigm has been held hostage in Imrali Prison for 25 years and this is unacceptable, Zubeyde Zumrut said. <The campaign is an international campaign planned to be launched in 74 places, but it was launched in 100 places. The campaign is spreading all around the world.>
'The system in Imrali is an uncommon system in the world'
Zubeyde Zumrut indicated that the system in Imrali is an uncommon system in the world. <The international conspiracy against our leader was launched by Turkey with the support of international powers and NATO. Our leader has been struggling for 25 years. Today, our friends lead the campaign. They are the friends of the Kurdish people.>
'The isolation should be broken now, this is obvious'
People, who think globally, know very well that the solution to the wars, political crisis and chaos in the Middle East cannot be achieved without Ocalan, Zubeyde Zumrut emphasized. <The Kurdish issue has a long history. The reasons why a solution has not been developed for the Kurdish issue and the demands and status of the Kurds cannot be accepted are obviously known. The political genocidal policies carried out by fascism and nationalism against the Kurds in Turkey show that the isolation is not imposed only on our leader but also on humanity. The isolation should be broken now, this is obvious. The isolation, which has no legal basis in Turkey, is being used against the Kurds. The resistance against the isolation will continue, but it is insufficient. More brutal fascist policies are implemented against the people. This campaign is actually the beginning. The campaign will continue and we will keep taking to the streets until we receive news from our leader, until the isolation is broken and the freedom of our leader is achieved.>
Demonstration in Cologne on February 17
February 15 is a dark day for the Kurds, Zubeyde Zumrut said. <The resistance of the Kurdish people, young people and women frustrated this conspiracy in 1999. The international conspiracy failed. We will hold a demonstration in Cologne on February 17. The Kurdish people defend their leader and their own will. There are more than three million Kurds in Europe. We call on the Kurdish people and their friends to participate in the demonstration to break the isolation and demand a political solution to the Kurdish issue. Many marches will be held in England and Scandinavian countries.> Emphasizing that women lead the protests, Zubeyde Zumrut said: <The Kurdish women's movement has a positive impact on women around the world. International women's organizations want to learn from our experiences to implement them in their countries. Women and young people play a leading role in the protests demanding freedom for Abdullah Ocalan. On February 15, Kurdish young people will hold marches. Kurdish women will hold and lead protests. We will hold a demonstration in Cologne with the participation of millions. In addition, we will hold many activities and conferences.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/zubeyde-zumrut-the-isolation-should-be-broken-now-34446?page=1


Şirin Şengal and Welat Cano
Jinha - 16 Jan 2024 - by HEVI EZDA
<<TAJE members: We will strengthen our system
<We will no longer bow to the invaders. We will strengthen our system and keep realizing our dreams,> said TAJE members Şirin Şengal and Welat Cano to mark the anniversary of the Shengal Democratic Autonomous Assembly.
Shangal (Sinjar)- In an interview with NuJINHA, Şirin Şengal and Welat Cano, members of the Yazidi Free Women's Movement (Kurdish: Tevgera Azadiya Jinen Ezidi-TAJE), made evaluations to mark 10th anniversary of the Shengal Democratic Autonomous Assembly. <Before the genocide, we did not know anything about how we could organize and govern ourselves. Since the establishment of the Shengal Democratic Autonomous Assembly on January 14, 2015, we have organized and governed ourselves. Now, we defend ourselves. We will no longer bow to the invaders and we will strengthen our system,> said Şirin Şengal.
'We now govern ourselves'
The Yazidi people in Shengal have an autonomous system and protect their own values, Welat Cano emphasized. <After the liberation of Shengal, everyone took action and established their organizations in a short time. Today, our children ensure our safety. Our children receive education in their mother language. We develop our economy and the healthcare system provides better service. Our municipalities provide service to people. Before the genocide, we did not do anything for ourselves. But now we do not need anyone anymore, we govern ourselves.>
'We should not forget the genocide against us'
Emphasizing that the Yazidis should defend their system in Shengal, Welat Cano said:
<We should not forget the genocide against us. The whole world just watched what happened when the genocide was conducted against us. We have lost many people until now. We should always remember our martyrs. The attacks on our community have intensified because we managed to take historical steps in a short time. We should keep realizing our dreams despite all the attacks.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/tajE-members-we-will-strengthen-our-system-34447

If an image of the attempted genocide of the Palestinians is depicted here, will you wake up?
Jinha - 15 Jan 2024
<<Death toll in Gaza rises to 23,968
At least 23,968 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's attacks on Gaza since October 7, 2023. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a press conference on Saturday that there would be <many more months> of war ahead.
News Center- At least 23,968 Palestinains have been killed and more than 60,582 injured in the Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7, said Palestinian Health Ministry Spokesperson Ashraf Qudra in a statement. <Children and women account for 70% of the victims,> he added. 337 healthcare workers have been killed and more than 99 healthcare workers have been held in detention under harsh circumstances, according to the statement. The Israeli occupation authorities today notified owners of about 200 facilities, homes, and rooms in the Old City of occupied Jerusalem of complete or partial demolition. Israeli forces notified residents in the Old City of their intentions to demolish some homes completely, and others partially, including rooms, staircases, and any additions to homes that were done before 2015, reported Palestinian news agency WAFA.
Five Palestinians, including three children, killed in the West Bank
The Israeli army keeps carrying out attacks on the West Bank. WAFA reported that 14-year-old Louay Al-Sufi was killed on Sunday by Israeli forces during a raid on the Ain Sultan refugee camp, north of the city of Jericho. Ahmed Musa Muhammad Jabareen and Jalal Issa Mohammad Jabareen were killed on Sunday by Israeli forces near the town of Sa'ir, northeast of Hebron, according to the Red Crescent Society (RCS). 17-year-old Suleiman Muhammad Kana'an and 16-year-old Khaled Amer Hmaidat were shot dead on Sunday by the Israeli forces at the northern entrance to the city of al-Bireh, near Ramallah, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
'The Israeli occupation has turned Gaza into an uninhabitable place'
Palestine's foreign ministry said that in 100 days, “the Israeli occupation has turned Gaza into an uninhabitable place, and committed horrific crimes>. The ministry added, <The international community was 'again failing' to implement international resolutions related to the Palestinian cause.>
'Diseases are spreading'
<Today we mark 100 days of a tragedy,> wrote Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), on his social media account. <A massive humanitarian crisis in #Gaza driven by Israel's military response followed, and is still ongoing. More than 24,000 Gazans killed - 70% women and children; more injured, many grievously,> he wrote. <Following over 300 attacks on health and continuous lack of safe access to critical aid, the majority of hospitals in the Strip have stopped working. The 15 facilities that are still working can only provide limited health care. Health workers in Gaza are labouring heroically in shocking conditions. Patients facing avoidable amputations due to the health system's destruction. Those with serious chronic conditions are dying due to the lack of care. Diseases are spreading among a population forced to crowd into ever smaller spaces, with little clean water or access to sanitation.>
'People in Gaza are living in hell'
<People in Gaza are living in hell. Nowhere is safe. 100 days, and counting, of incessant insecurity and fear is beyond words. Everything must be done to end the violence to prevent more needless death and injury.>
Benjamin Netanyahu: There will be many more months of war ahead
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a press conference on Saturday that there would be <many more months> of war ahead.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/death-toll-in-gaza-rises-to-23-968-34445?page=1 


Gurbet Ceylan
Jinha - 15 Jan 2024
<<Gurbet Ceylan released after more than seven years in prison
Gurbet Ceylan has been released from Bayburt M-type Closed Prison after serving seven years and six months in prison.
News Center- Gurbet Ceylan released from Bayburt M-type Closed Prison on January 14, 2024 after serving seven years and six months in prison. She was welcomed by many in the Nusaybin district of Mardin province, her hometown, last night. Gurbet Ceylan was taken into custody in Nusaybin on July 19, 2016 and then she was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison on charges of <membership in an illegal organization>. In January 2017, she was transferred to Bayburt M-Type Closed Prison. In 2022, Gurbet Ceylan was expected to be released from prison since she served one-third of her sentence; however, she was not released because she received unjust disciplinary punishments by the prison administration.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/gurbet-ceylan-released-after-more-than-seven-years-in-prison-34444?page=1


Release all prisoners
Jinha - 15 Jan 2024 - by ROCHELLE JUNIOR
<<Women of Sweida: Release all prisoners
Women of Sweida gathered at the Karama Square of Sweida and demanded all prisoners be released.
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. Yesterday, the protesters gathered at the Karama Square again.
'Women prisoners are subjected to more rights violations'
A NuJINHA team spoke to several protesters. Basma El Akbani, one of the women gathered at the square, commented on the rights violations in prisons. <I know that the situation of prisons in Syria is very bad because my sons were also held in prison. Prisoners are subjected to rights violations. Women prisoners are subjected to more rights violations. We demand the immediate release of all prisoners and a democratic and free Syria,> she told us.
'We will struggle until we achieve victory'
Taghreed Al-Taweel is one of the protesters, who have been gathered at the square since the beginning of the protests to demand their rights. She demands the release of prisoners and the return of displaced people. <The regime plundered the country's resources and sold them to Russia and Iran. We will struggle until we achieve victory. We should take to the streets so that we can overcome fears, get rid of slavery, and express the truth.>
'We suffer from an oppressive regime'
Dima Ebu İsmail is a student and one of the women, who take to the streets to voice their demands. <I want to study in a fair country. Damascus University has a long history but it has become one of the worst universities during the reign of Bashar al-Assad,> she said. <I call on all students, especially female students, to take to the streets for their rights. Many students are afraid of taking to the streets because they are threatened by the regime. We suffer from an oppressive regime. We should struggle for our freedom.> >>
Source incl. videos:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/women-of-sweida-release-all-prisoners-34443?page=1

Jinha - 15 Jan 2024 - by ZOUHOUR MECHERGUI
<<'The effective implementation of Law-58 can prevent violence against women'
Yosra Bouafia, head of the Association of FNARA in Tunisia, thinks that the effective implementation of Tunisia's Law-58 can prevent violence against women. <We should strengthen the culture of accountability,> she said.
Tunisia- Yosra Bouafia, head of the Association of FNARA, thinks that women face problems in accessing justice due to discrimination in the judiciary.
Recalling the 2023 report released by the Observatory for Defense of Right to Difference, Yosra Bouafia said, <The report documented 363 cases of discrimination, including 62 cases against people with disabilities and 86 cases of hatred through social media platforms. According to the report, there was a 16% increase in gender-based discrimination in March 2023, a 23% increase in June 2023 and a 27% increase in October 2023 compared to previous year.>
Violence against women doubled
Yosra Bouafia talked about the psychological effects of verbal and physical violence on women. <The Ministry of Women announced that violence against women doubled in 2023 compared to previous years and that 72 women were killed in 2023.> Emphasizing that most cases of violence and femicide occur in the northwest of Tunisia, where women suffer from poverty, Yosra Bouafia said, <Most women living in the northwest of Tunisia work as agricultural workers and they have no safe working environment.>
'Our society still refuses that women have rights'
She also commented on the causes of discrimination and violence against women.
<Our society still refuses that women have rights due to the lack of awareness and implementation of laws. Tunisia passed Law 58 in 2017 to tackle domestic violence against women. In 2018, Tunisia passed law 50 on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination. We have laws on elimination of gender-based violence and all forms of racial discrimination; however, these laws are not effectively implemented. The effective implementation of these laws can prevent gender-based violence and all forms of discrimination. As a society, we should strengthen the culture of accountability.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/the-effective-implementation-of-law-58-can-prevent-violence-against-women-34442?page=1

Jinha - 15 Jan 2024 - by RONAHI NUDA
<<Kongra Star Spokesperson: Women started a revolution within the revolution
<Women started a revolution within the revolution,> said Kongra Star Spokesperson Rihan Loqo, speaking about the anniversary of the foundation of Yekitiya Star.
Qamishlo- Yekitiya Star announced its foundation on January 15, 2005. At its sixth congress, the name of Yekitiya Star was changed to its current name of Kongra Star. Kongra Star has 13 committees about education, economy, self-defense, law, ecology, health, culture and art, communication, diplomacy and the freedom of Abdullah Ocalan. Kongra Star organizes itself through communes and councils of North and East Syria and it has offices in Lebanon, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Europe.
'We come to these days thanks to the efforts of women'
NuJINHA spoke to Kongra Star Spokesperson about the anniversary of Kongra Star.
<As Kongra Star, we greet all women, who strengthen their resistance in North and East Syria every day. We come to these days thanks to the efforts of women. The works of Kongra Star make an impression in the Middle East and all around the world. We dedicate the foundation anniversary of Kongra Star to leader Apo (Abdullah Ocalan). We will maintain our struggle to build a democratic and equal society.>
'Kongra Star is everywhere'
Kongra Star is a space for women, Rihan Loqo emphasized. <We consider ourselves very lucky to be a party to the works of Kongra Star. We expand our work every day. Yekitiya Star, which was founded by Kurdish women, keeps carrying out its works in the name of Kongra Star. When women face problems, they apply to Kongra Star. Kongra Star is a space for women to find solutions for their problems, to build a life and to struggle. We always work everywhere for the unity, education and organization of women. The women, who made great efforts under the umbrella of Yekitiya Star from 2005 to 2012, keep making great efforts under the umbrella of Kongra Star from 2012 to 2024. Today, Kongra Star has eight offices in different places such as Damascus, Lebanon, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Europe. Kongra Star is everywhere.>
'Women started a revolution within the revolution'
Kongra Star is a great legacy for all women, said Rihan Loqo. <If Yekitiya Star had not carried out secret activities at homes despite the oppression of the Baathist regime in 2005, and if it had not been established at a time when there were attacks on the Kurdish people, perhaps the women's revolution would not have been as strong as it is today. Yekitiya Star paved the way for women's organizations to grow day by day. In North and East Syria, women did not participate in the revolution; they led the revolution. Thus, women started a revolution within the revolution. Thanks to Yekitiya Star, Kongra Star can reach all women today. In addition, women formed their communes and councils.>
'We wanted to break gender stereotypes'
Kongra Star formed committees when women were not allowed to participate in politics, military and economy. <Now, Kongra Star has 13 committees. Each committee has a purpose. We formed the committees because we wanted to break gender stereotypes. Today, women make great efforts in all facets of life. We have committees such as diplomacy, politics, self-defense, ecology, health, press, culture and arts, economy, law and education.>
'Family Law protects women's rights'
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) enacted the Family Law on November 10, 2022 to guarantee justice and equality. <The Family Law was approved by the Peoples' Assembly of the Jazira Region in 2023. This law is one of the gains of the women's revolution. Family Law protects women's rights and their identity.>
'Gender-based violence is common in the occupied areas'
Speaking about the role of Mala Jin (Women's Houses) in North and East Syria, Rihan Loqo said, <When women face problems, they apply to Women's Houses. The members of Women's Houses listen to both women and men to solve their problems. However, gender-based violence is common in the occupied areas such as Afrin, Serekaniye (Ras al-Ayn), Gire Spi (Tell Abyad) and Jarabulus.> Condemning the silence of the international community against rights violations committed against women in the occupied areas of North and East Syria, Rihan Loqo said, <An international delegation should go to the occupied areas to monitor what is happening there.>
'We will realize the dreams of our comrades'
Rihan Loqo also commented on the ongoing Turkish attacks on North and East Syria. <In 2023, the Turkish state carried out attacks on our region by using its drones, warplanes and heavy weapons. The Turkish attacks targeted civilian infrastructure. The aim of the Turkish attacks was to destroy women's gains and the women's revolution. The Turkish state keeps attacking our region. As Kongra Star, we do not remain silent against these attacks. We held marches to protest the Turkish attacks. We vow to follow in the footsteps of our martyrs. We will always resist gender-based violence, occupation and attacks. We will realize the dreams of our comrades. We will build a system based on democracy and equality.> >>
Source incl. video:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/kongra-star-spokesperson-women-started-a-revolution-within-the-revolution-34441

<<Jinha - 12 Jan 2024
<<TJA to hold international conference on women political prisoners
The Free Women's Movement (Kurdish: Tevgera Jinên Azad-TJA) will hold a two-day international conference in Amed with the motto, <Chain of Silence: Break the Walls around Women Political Prisoners>.
News Center- The Free Women's Movement (Kurdish: Tevgera Jinen Azad-TJA) will hold an international conference in Amed (Diyarbakır) from January 13 to 14 with the motto, <Chain of Silence: Break the Walls around Women Political Prisoners>. Martina Anderson, an Irish former politician from Northern Ireland who served as a Member of the European Parliament representing Northern Ireland from 2012 to 2020, will make the opening speech at the conference to be held at Demir Hotel located in the district of Sur. On the first day of the conference, three panel discussions will be organized; the panel discussions titled, <A look at today's prisons in Turkey>, <Experiences and struggles of political women prisoners> and <National-international law relates to political trials and arrests>. On the second day of the conference, rights violations against political women prisoners in Turkey and various parts of the world will be discussed. The aim of the conference is to share the experiences, struggles and resistance of women political prisoners and develop effective advocacy strategies and methods. Women from different countries such as the Philippines, Palestine, Colombia, Basque Country, Catalonia, Iran and Southern Kurdistan will participate in the conference.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/tja-to-hold-international-conference-on-women-political-prisoners-34437?page=1


Hanife Arslan
Jinha - 12 Jan 2024
<<76-year-old Hanife Arslan's request for suspension of her sentence rejected
76-year-old Hanife Arslan, one of the sick prisoners in Van T-type Prison, requested for the suspension of her prison sentence; however, her request has been rejected.
News Center- 76-year-old Hanife Arslan has been held in Van T-type Prison although she suffers from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and diabetes. Through her lawyer, she applied to the court for the suspension of her prison sentence; however, the Van 4th High Criminal Court has rejected her request. Hanife Arslan was first arrested in 2017. She was released after nine months. A Turkish court sentenced her to six years and three months in prison on charges of <membership in an illegal organization>. She was arrested again in 2022 after her prison sentence was upheld.
Due to her health problems, she has been transferred to hospital twice since the beginning of 2024. A social media campaign demanding her release was launched. On December 18, 2023, People's Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) Parliamentary Group Deputy Chair Meral Danış Beştaş applied to the Parliamentary Human Rights Investigation Commission for the release of Hanife Arslan and other sick prisoners.>>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/76-year-old-hanife-arslan-s-request-for-suspension-of-her-sentence-rejected-34434?page=1 

Jinha - 12 Jan 2024
<<Pressures in Şakran Women's Closed Prison increase
Political prisoners held in Şakran Women's Closed Prison have been subjected to more pressures after the hunger strike started in the prison.
News Center- On November 27, political prisoners in more than 100 prisons in Turkey initiated a hunger strike demanding <freedom for Abdullah Ocalan and a resolution to the Kurdish question.> Şakran Women's Closed Prison in Izmir is one of these prisons. According to the reports on the situation of hunger strikers, political prisoners in Şakran Women’s Closed Prison have been subjected to more pressures and rights violations since the hunger strike started in the prison. The reports reveal that wardens often raid wards, search wards and confiscate personal belongings of political prisoners. In a phone call, Kubra Filiz, one of the political prisoners in the prison, told her sister Elif Filiz that they were subjected to more rights violations.
'The pressures increased even more'
<My sister went on a 10-day alternating hunger strike. She told me that the pressures increased even more after they started the hunger strike. The prison administration uses psychological pressure to intimidate them,> said Elif Filiz.
'Their demands must be met'
Expressing her concerns about political prisoners, Elif Filiz said, <Their freedom was taken away from them when they were arrested. They are subjected to rights violations in prison. The pressures on prisoners must end now and their demands must be met.> >>
Source:
https://jinhaagency.com/en/actual/pressures-in-Sakran-women-s-closed-prison-increase-34435?page=1

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