community/life
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Reverse Migration in Iran… Social Obstacles or a Noose Choking Women?
High rents and the burdens of living costs push women who support their families to move from small homes to the edges of the city, ultimately to remote villages; a forced migration that exacerbates poverty, restrictions, and inequality.
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Amid the Rise in Divorce Cases... Iraqi Women Demand a Review of the Family Qualification and Reform System
Women activists and advocates confirmed that the rise in divorce cases in Iraq is linked to a set of social, economic, and family factors, foremost among them the deterioration of living conditions and high unemployment rates, as well as early marriage.
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The “Women’s Time” Association Documents the Reality of Services in Kurdish and Demands More inclusive Policies
The “Women’s Time” Association in Istanbul continues its efforts to empower Kurdish women to access anti-violence services in the Kurdish language, amid the limited services provided.
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Duaa Al-Wazir: Empowering Women Is a Fundamental Entry Point for Enhancing Civil Peace in Gaza
Amid the escalating crises in the Gaza, women emerge as an active societal force in preserving civil peace and resolving conflicts, which requires enhancing their participation in decision-making,providing protection, support, and official representation.
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A Farmer’s Testimony on the Sexual Exploitation of Female Workers in Tunisia
Samer Haji showed that in the fields of Sidi Bouzid in Tunisia, the female worker turns into “merchandise with the goods,” bought along with plaster and melons, expelled if she refuses harassment, and finds no means of protection from harassment.
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Femicide rises in Kurdistan amid absent punishment and dominant partriarchal mentality
Activist Bahar Munzir says femicide persists mainly due to absent deterrent punishment, noting prisons are nearly empty of perpetrators because penalties don’t match their crimes’ gravity.
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Fuel Queues in Southern Libya... An Additional Cost Borne by Women
In Sabha, the fuel crisis is measured not just by queues or station quantities, but by hours women lose, disrupted work, waiting patients, and families depending on women's support and care.
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Reopening of the Amuda Cinema... A Step to Restore Memory and Loyalty to the Victims of the 1960 Catastrophe
Writer Abeer Driei expressed the symbolism of reviving Amuda's "Shahrazad" Cinema after 66 years, calling it loyalty to hundreds of Kurdish children who perished in flames in 1960.
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“Bayt Al-Mouneh”…A Project Achieving Self-Sufficiency for Women in Kobani
In Kobani city, women preserve the tradition of preparing winter provisions, turning this skill into a job opportunity and a source of income, through the “Bayt Al-Mouneh”project, which provides economic opportunities for women.
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The dereriorating Water Situation in Kabul Amid Increasing Climate and Administrative Pressures
Kabul faces acute water scarcity from climate change, rising population density, and absent infrastructure, pushing limited-income residents to queue for hours for a few drops of water.
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As-Sweida…A Worsening Humanitarian Crisis Amid a Shortage of Basic Needs
As-Sweida enters a more severe humanitarian crisis phase, with limited food, medicine, and fuel entry, power outages, declining services, while local organizations struggle to meet residents' and displaced persons' needs amid scarce resources.
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New Restrictions Deprive Blind Girls of Continuing Education in Kabul
Girls with disabilities in Afghanistan face new restrictions depriving them of continuing education, after new instructions imposed by the Taliban prevented girls over 12 years old from studying in schools for the blind and deaf.
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"Bus of Dreams" Initiative to Address the Psychological Effects of War on Palestinian Children
The Bus of Dreams launched for the first time in 2024 in Gaza City and continues to this day, touring the governorates of the city except for some due to security dangers.
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Women and Young Women of Makhmour Participate in Training Courses on "Rebuilding the Self"
For 23 years, the Martyr "Jiyan" Academy has continued training women and young women of Makhmour camp. This year, it launched a series of courses focusing on "rebuilding" and enhancing women's awareness of their role and responsibilities.
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'Children with Down Syndrome Have Capabilities That Deserve a Chance'
Arina Soran conveys the needs of people with Down syndrome through daily life with her sister, confirming care alone is insufficient; specialized environments and continuous support open opportunities for learning and integration.
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Kurdish Teacher: Separating Male and Female Students Does Not Align with Syria's Diverse Reality
Kurdish language education and women's role in teaching attract widespread interest in Rojava, amid demands to preserve mother-tongue education and ensure equality in schools.
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To the Rhythm of the Latest Escalation… Yemen's Women Bear the Cost of Conflict
"The conflict has turned our lives upside down." With these words, Yemeni women describe their harsh reality, facing displacement, illness, and disrupted education while struggling for safety and basic needs.
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Women from Van: Rojava Events Raise Fears of Stalling the Peace and Integration Process
Women from Van, North Kurdistan, warned that recent events in Rojava—Hasakah and Kobani—along with language-rights tensions, could undermine the integration process.
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School Corporal Punishment and 'Feminization': Debating Women's Role in Syria
As Syrian education faces challenges, debate arose over upbringing methods and women's school presence, with competence and safe environments key to progress.
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Motorcycle Driving Licenses for Women in Iran... A Postponed Promise and Ongoing Restrictions
Months after the announcement of the start of issuing motorcycle driving licenses for women in Iran, official promises remain stuck in the ambiguity of implementation, while women continue to face legal and social restrictions on the roads.