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Pink Amid Genocide: Gaza’s Women Battle Breast Cancer Amid War’s Ashes and the Collapse of Healthcare
Amid a brutal war in Gaza, this year’s Pink October brings double pain—survival and health awareness. Yet, Palestinian women once again face genocide with roses, awareness, and resilience.
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Displaced Women: As Long as Turkey Interferes in Syrian Affairs, Safe Return Will Remain Impossible
For the women in Dignity Camp (formerly Tal al-Samn), life has been six years of waiting—clinging to hope of returning to Tel Abyad, taken by Turkey and allied militias on October 9, 2019.
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On the 28th Anniversary of the Conspiracy: Mass Rallies Demand Freedom for Leader Abdullah Öcalan
On the anniversary of the international conspiracy that targeted leader Abdullah Öcalan, cities across the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria witnessed mass demonstrations expressing rejection of his continued imprisonment.
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After Two Years of War in Gaza... A Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement Reached
Israel and Hamas have reached a comprehensive ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, marking a major step toward ending a devastating two-year conflict that claimed over 67,000 lives and left vast areas of Gaza in ruins.
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Mina Jalal: A Female Voice Fighting Corruption and Planting Hope in Afghanistan
Despite more than two decades of conflict in Afghanistan, there are still women who continue to fight for women’s dignity and independence—among them is Mina Jalal, who founded her organization to rekindle hope in the hearts of poor women .
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Women of Kobani Lead Solidarity with the People of Aleppo By Berjem Judi
recent days, the city of Aleppo has witnessed a dangerous escalation as jihadists from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) besieged the predominantly Kurdish neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh, launching heavy attacks with various weapons.
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections: A Crucial Opportunity to Strengthen Women’s Representation and Tackle Challenges
As Iraq approaches its next parliamentary elections, women leaders are emphasizing the importance of transforming symbolic participation into genuine political power.
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Killing of Human Rights Advocate by Unknown Gunmen in Iraq Sparks Outrage
In a shocking incident that has reignited fears over activists’ safety, Iraqi human rights advocate Hamsa Jassim was shot dead by unidentified assailants while sitting in her car in the city of Kut, the capital of Wasit province.
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Escalation in Aleppo: Two Days of Violence and Siege in Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh
Over the past two days, the neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh in the Syrian city of Aleppo have witnessed a sharp military escalation carried out by militants of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.
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No to Repeating the Massacres of the Coast and As-Suwayda in Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh
The neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh in the city of Aleppo have witnessed a dangerous escalation in bombardment and siege. Many areas have come under heavy attacks using large-caliber weapons.
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Two Years of War Leave 76,000 Dead or Missing and 90% of Gaza Devastated
Statistics from the Government Information Office in the Gaza Strip show that more than 76,000 Palestinians have been killed or missing during the 730-day ongoing war on the Gaza Strip, with 90% of the territory destroyed.
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YRJ: Media Is Not a Political Battlefield, but a Space for Building Social Awareness
On the occasion of Kurdish Women’s Press Day, the Free Women’s Media Union (YRJ) issued a statement affirming that free women’s journalism represents a voice of resistance born from women’s suffering, awareness, and the legacy of martyr Gurbetelli Ersöz,
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Within a Week… Taliban Flog Eight Women Despite International Outcry
The Taliban has flogged a woman and seven men in Kabul, accusing them of drug trafficking, selling narcotics, and “running away from home.” The convicts were sentenced to between seven months and two years in prison, along with 10 to 39 public lashes.
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Only 3% of Seats Won by Women in Syria’s Parliamentary Elections
The results of the elections held for the Syrian People's Assembly resulted in the victory of only 3 percent of women.
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Greta Thunberg to be deported amid allegations of mistreatment
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg will be deported from Israel to Greece amid an international outcry following reports that she was mistreated during her detention after participating in the “Freedom Flotilla” bound for Gaza.
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We Demand a Constitution that Enshrines Justice and Equality for a Democratic and Diverse Syria
Women from the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria have called for a new constitution that guarantees the rights of women and all communities, one that enshrines justice and equality in political and social representation.
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Sudanese Female Journalists Turn to Alternative Professions to Make Ends Meet
The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF, now approaching its second year, has forced many Sudanese women journalists to seek alternative means of livelihood amid harsh and deteriorating conditions.
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Women in the Field of Jineology Carry On the Legacy of Nagihan Akarsel
On the third anniversary of Nagihan Akarsel’s assassination, Sarah Botan, renewed her commitment to continue Akarsel’s work, saying: “The martyr laid the foundation for the Jineology Center in Shengal — she was the voice of the freedom-loving woman.”
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Despite losing their homes and enduring relentless siege and bombardment...
Despite losing their homes and enduring relentless siege and bombardment, Palestinian women continue to cling to their land—refusing displacement and holding on to their roots amid the rubble and devastation.
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Building Syria’s Future Requires Decentralization and Fair Representation for All Communities
Member of the Presidential Body of the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC), Shira Osi, urged national forces to assume their responsibilities and to view Syria’s political landscape with greater depth and accountability.