Qamishlo — Participants in the "Fingers Create" exhibition affirmed that women's presence in the economic sphere is no longer marginal but has become an essential part of the production and development movement in the region.

The Syrian Women's Council, in coordination with the Small Projects Group for Handicrafts and Feminist Crafts, opened the "Fingers Create" exhibition today, Saturday, June 27, in the city of Qamishlo in Rojava, with the participation of dozens of women and small project owners. The two-day event aims to highlight women's creativity and support their productive and craft projects.

Participants affirmed that the exhibition represents an important opportunity to showcase their handmade products and introduce their small projects, noting that such events contribute to economically empowering women, encouraging them to develop their skills, and transforming their talents into productive projects, thereby enhancing their presence and role in social and economic fields.

In the corners of the exhibition, the stories of women who managed to transform their passion into tangible work come to life—from embroidery and heritage crafts to artworks and handmade items, women display the fruits of long effort and determination to produce despite circumstances and challenges. The exhibition serves as a space where different feminist experiences converge, providing women with a platform to introduce their work to the community.

Women Create Beauty and Change

In the opening speech, Mona Youssef, administrator of the Syrian Women's Council office in Qamishlo, affirmed that women have proven in recent years their ability to overcome challenges and assert their presence in various fields, becoming an essential partner in building society and making change.

She explained that the Council continues to support women and empower them economically, socially, and culturally by embracing feminist initiatives, providing support to small projects, and creating spaces that allow women to develop their work.

Mona Youssef clarified that women-led small projects have become a source of income and a real opportunity to enhance their economic independence, affirming that supporting these projects is not limited to the material aspect but includes strengthening women's self-confidence and encouraging them to continue producing and actively participating in society.

Diverse Exhibits and Interactive Activities

The exhibits varied between embroidery, sewing, accessories, heritage products, and artistic crafts—works that embodied the region's cultural identity and demonstrated the great potential women possess in the field of production and creativity.

The exhibition's activities are not limited to product displays but include entertainment activities and children's competitions, aiming to create an atmosphere of joy and vitality and provide an opportunity for families to participate, enhancing interaction between participants and visitors.

Through this event, the participating women affirm that women's creativity knows no bounds, and that the fingers that create, make, and produce are also capable of shaping the features of a brighter future, in which women are essential partners in development and active agents in building a more just and stable society.