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14:11

Algerian women say the International Women’s Day is a day of struggle, not celebration, “It is a day for women to voice their demands stronger.”

13:56

Kongra Star has released a written statement to mark the International Women’s Day. “As the Kurdish women’s movement, we are ready to struggle for all women at any time,” the statement said.

13:33

“I have been persecuted for two years,” said Emine Şenyaşar on the 716th day of her sit-in protest for justice.

13:12

The 21st Feminist Night March will be held today in Istanbul to mark International Women's Day. The organizers of the night march call on women to participate in the march.

11:28

At least 3,953 women were arrested in Iran during the protests from September 2022 to March 2023, said the report released by the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).

10:39

“Women can root out all forms of oppression with solidarity,” said Yalda Ahmed, a women's rights activist in Afghanistan.

09:30

In Hatay, the lack of clean water and toilets causes the spread of infectious diseases. Especially pregnant women have no access to medicines and vaccines to protect themselves from these diseases in the city.

08:34

The resistance of women demanding freedom continues for thousands of years despite the patriarchal mentality trying to enslave women. The International Women’s Day is a symbol of women fighting violence, femicide, harassment, rape and exploitation.

14:04

On the 715th day of their sit-in protest, the Şenyaşar family lit candles for earthquake victims and for justice.

12:46

A Kurdish Culture Festival was organized at the Rengin Girls’ School in Sulaymaniyah. At the festival, artistic activities drew attention to the Kurdish women’s struggle.

12:31

Afrin-Shahba Kongra Star has held seminars in Shahba as part of its activities for the International Women’s Day (IWD). At the seminars, Kongra Star calls on women to protect their gains.

10:19

Dr. Zakira Hekmat, an Afghan residing in Turkey, has been announced as one of the 2023 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Recipients on March 8.

09:35

Eight-year-old Karin Alamdari has died of gas poisoning at school in Tehran.

09:17

Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) former Co-chair Figen Yüksekdağ posted a photo of toys that they made for the children affected by the Maraş earthquakes in prison, writing, “We will come together on beautiful sunny days.”

09:01

Izmir Women are Stronger Together Platform calls on women to participate in the Feminist Night March to be held in Izmir on March 8.

08:24

The earthquake death toll in Turkey has risen to 46,104, according to the official figures announced last evening.

08:23

Maraş earthquakes caused the fall of rocks from the mountain in Antakya’s Küçükdalyan neighborhood built at the foot of the mountain. Although weeks have passed, no measure has been taken to protect the earthquake survivors in the neighborhood.

14:10

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Afghan women have released a statement calling on the international community to take action against the Taliban.

13:30

On the 714th day of their sit-in protest for justice, the Şenyaşar family says they will not give up their struggle for justice.

12:46

145 writers have announced their support for the call to “Light a candle in your window for those who lost their lives in the earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023.