politics

11:06

Hedle Hesen, the co-chair of the Movement for a Democratic Society (TEV-DEM), drew attention to the military operations carried out by Turkey in the Federated Kurdistan Region (also known as Iraqi Kurdistan), “The KDP paves the way for Turkey to attack. Kurdish people should unite against the attacks,” she said.

14:19

Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) female MPs protested Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention during the budget talks of the Ministry of Family and Social Services at the parliament's Planning and Budget Committee.

12:18

Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) MP Hüda Kaya has submitted a law proposal for women to use their original surname instead of using their husband’s.

09:46

Diplomatic Research and Counseling Center Co-chair Evin Siwed commented on Turkey's threats against NE Syria. “The people will disappoint the threats with their stance. We will intensify the struggle against attacks,” she said.

15:30

Caroline Succar Slaiby, the president of the Lebanese Democratic Women's Gathering (RDFL), calls on women to boycott elections if their demands for quota are not accepted. “The quota is a must for women to be active in politics.”

10:15

While Libyan women expected an increase in the quota for women in the House of Representatives, the quota for women has been decreased from 30 percent to 16 percent. Women’s organizations, activists react to the decrease in the quota for women.

14:15

Amel Moussa Belhaj, the Minister of Women, Family, Children, and Seniors (MFFES), made a speech to mark the 21st anniversary of the adoption of Security Council Resolution 1325. “The resolution is important for women,” she said in her speech.

14:10

Feminist activist Rosa Al-Masry emphasized that the presence of Gazan women in politics should be supported, “The participation of Gazan women in politics should be increased. Our society cannot develop without the participation of women in the Palestinian reconciliation dialogue.”

11:22

Feminists in Tunisia welcome the appointment of Najla Boudin as prime minister. “A solidarity campaign should be launched for 10 women in the Tunisian new cabinet.”

10:44

Meyan Nasir, a member of the Yazidi Women's Freedom Movement (TAJÊ), commented on the parliamentary elections held in Iraq on October 10, 2021. “Despite all the tricks, the KDP failed in Shengal. Yazidi community should unite against all dirty games.”

16:00

Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Spokesperson Ebru Günay held a weekly press conference. “This ruling party causes Turkey to lose,” she said.

08:55

Due to social pressure, women’s participation rate in politics is very low in Palestine. “But 65 percent of Palestinian women want to take part in politics. We started a program on women’s rights and more than a thousand women participated in it,” Amna Hamid said.

14:46

Women, who won seats in Iraq’s parliament, state that they will keep their promises and that they can influence the political cycle in Iraq.

12:50

Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) has announced the results of Iraq's early parliamentary elections held on October 10. 97 women won seats in Iraq’s parliament, according to the commission.

12:00

Morocco celebrates the National Day of the Moroccan Women on October 10. “Moroccan women have achieved significant gains by struggling. They got seven ministries in the last elections and this is a great success for women,” said Omayma Achour, the president of the Jossour Forum for Moroccan Women.

16:28

Êzidî Freedom and Democracy Party (PADÊ) held an election rally in Shengal for the upcoming Iraqi general elections. Semir Şêx Derwiş, a candidate of the PADÊ, made a speech and called on Yazidis to support the party.

10:47

Iraq will hold general elections on October 10. Iraqi women demand the candidates care about their votes and focus on works for women.

13:02

Former football player Rabab Ailal was elected as MP in the general elections held in Morocco on September 8. “I will use all my rights to defend women.”

12:33

Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) has announced the final declaration of its Democratic Local Governments Conference held in Ankara. “We are democratizing Turkey and paving the way for the freedom of the Kurdish people!” the HDP says in the final declaration.

15:25

Iraqi general elections will be held on October 10. While many groups call for boycotting the elections, independent candidate Ronak Mecid, who says she has many projects about health, education, and the environment, calls all people in Iraq to cast their votes.