Şîraz Hemo: We should unite to protect the gains of the revolution
The revolution in Rojava is targeted because it paves the way for women to represent the will of society, said Şîraz Hemo, coordinating member of Kongra Star. “We should unite to protect the gains of the revolution and achieve freedom.”
ŞİRİN MİHEMED
Qamishlo- The revolution in Rojava that started in North and East Syria on July 19, 2012 has become a role model for the whole world, paving the way for women to participate in politics and decision-making positions in North and East Syria. “In the 21st century, everyone has realized that women lead their society,” Şîraz Hemo, coordinating member of Kongra Star, said in an interview with NuJINHA. “Women now participate in decision-making positions and struggle to develop their society in northeastern Syria.”
‘Women have founded movements to achieve gender equality’
Women struggle for freedom all around the world, Şîraz Hemo said, adding, “Throughout history, women have founded organizations and movements to achieve gender equality. Each woman represents a stage or milestone on the path to women's freedom. Kongra Star struggles for women’s freedom in North and East Syria. Women led the revolution in Rojava to develop their society and achieve freedom for women.”
‘Women’s political participation must be strengthened’
Women were prevented from participating in politics before the Rojava Revolution, Şîraz Hemo stressed. “Since the revolution, women have been actively participating in politics and decision-making positions thanks to the system based on democracy and equality built by the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES).” she said, recalling how women fought ISIS, the most dangerous group in the world.”
‘We should unite’
All the states and regimes do politics according to their own interests, Şîraz Hemo said. “In North and East Syria, women have proven their existence by holding decision-making positions in political parties and all other organizations. Women have an important role in resolving the Syrian crisis and building peace. Our aim is to reach all women in the region and all around the world. The revolution in Rojava is targeted because it paves the way for women to represent the will of society. Therefore, we, as women, should unite to protect the gains of the revolution and achieve freedom.”