NEWS CENTER– Consultations related to the future of the Women's Protection Units (YPJ) in Syria continue within the integration path, at a time when its leadership confirms the necessity of ensuring a clear role for the units in the anticipated structure, in a way that preserves their specificity, identity, and gains.

In a statement published on its official website today, Tuesday, 20 October, the General Command of the Women's Protection Units indicated that the current phase is witnessing the continuation of dialogue and the evaluation of the proposed options, within the framework of efforts aimed at enhancing stability and preparing the conditions for a safer future in the region.

It stressed that the status of the Women's Protection Units is not limited to the military aspect, but is also linked to what they represent as a struggle experience for women and a role in confronting terrorism and defending human values, confirming that this specificity should be taken into consideration during the discussion of the form of participation and work mechanisms within the new structure.

It added that the ongoing discussions address the nature of the role that the units will play in the future, with emphasis on the necessity of preserving women's identity, their expertise, and the experiences they have accumulated during years of work and struggle.

At the end of its statement, the General Command of the Women's Protection Units confirmed that any upcoming steps will be based on protecting women's rights and safeguarding the gains that have been achieved, noting that it will announce to public opinion the results of the consultations and developments related to the integration process clearly during the coming period.