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Qamishlo- The Social Affairs Committee formed by Kongra Star in North and East Syria in 2019 carries out activities for everyone, especially women, children and people with special needs.

NuJINHA spoke to Leyla Huseyîn of the management of the committee about the activities of the committee.

‘Our aim is to organize society’

“The Social Affairs Committee is an autonomous committee based on democracy and equality. We hold seminars for women, children and people with special needs. We also develop projects for them. Our aim is to organize society.”

 ‘Our second aim is to eradicate the patriarchal mindset from society’

 The goal of the committee is to solve social problems, Leyla Huseyîn stressed, adding: “Our second aim is to eradicate the patriarchal mindset from society because violence against women and children was on the rise before the revolution in Rojava. We have held awareness-raising seminars and activities to destroy the patriarchal mindset.”

 Activities for individuals with disabilities

The Social Affairs Committee has a committee combating violence against women. “The members of this committee visit families every month. It also holds awareness-raising activities to eliminate violence against women. It monitors many social issues such as divorce, early marriage and gender-based violence. It also offers painting and music courses to children and provides treatment to individuals with disabilities.”

‘We defend the women’s revolution’

Speaking about their activities in 2025, Leyla Huseyîn said, “We have a plan for 2025. We will visit families to raise awareness. We will organize more seminars and educational activities and keep providing treatment to individuals with disabilities. The revolution in Rojava, also known as women’s revolution, has given many opportunities for women to enjoy their rights. As the committee, we defend the women’s revolution.”