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 Dêrik- The Women’s Economy of the Kongra Star develops projects to increase women’s participation in the labor force in Dêrik (Al-Malikiyah), a city in Jazira Canton of North and East Syria. It opened a furniture store named “Star” in the city two months ago to promote women’s economic empowerment. NuJINHA spoke to Asya Osman, member of the Women’s Economy, about the store.

‘We aim to promote women’s economic empowerment’

 “We opened the store to increase women’s participation in the labor force,” Asya Osman said, adding, “We have already put many agricultural projects into practice and now we aim to promote women’s participation in the business. We have rented the building to open a furniture store for a long time. Despite financial difficulties, we managed to open it two months ago. Women make furniture in the city of Qamishlo and we sell them at the store.”

‘Women should be active in the labor force’

Women should be active in the labor force, Asya Osman stressed. “The store opens from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Every day, many people visit the store to buy furniture for their houses. We wish success to all women in the labor force and call on all women to participate in the labor force. Women should work to achieve their economic independence.”