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The film “Zari” … the first imprint in the history of Kurdish cinema
The film "Zari" revives the first Kurdish cinema memory, documenting 1920s Yazidi life and society, a silent work that became a key visual testimony of their history.
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Male dominance hinders female journalists from reaching positions of political influence
Soma Khalid: women deprived of managing political programs due to belittling and lack of support; their presence in politics and decision making remains limited despite urgent need for active participation.
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UN warnings of a strong "El Niño" wave that could raise global temperatures
WMO warns of potentially strong El Niño development in coming months, which could raise temperatures and increase extreme weather risks, amid UN calls for urgent climate preparedness.
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TAJÊ commenmorates the tenth anniversary of the burning massacre of 19 Yazidi women
On the 10th anniversary of burning 19 Yazidi women to death, TAJÊ affirmed commitment to remembering martyrs’ resistance, calling on women’s groups to demand justice and hold ISIS perpetators accountable.
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arrest of filmmaker Samira Nasseri In Tehran amid ambiguity surrounding her fate
Iranian security forces arrested filmmaker Samira Nasseri after raiding her Tehran home without a warrant, taking her to an unknown location; no info on reasons, condition, or detention circumstances.
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Human rights criticism of the new divorce law in Afghanistan
The new divorce law enacted by the Taliban movement in Afghanistan has drawn criticism from human rights organizations, which affirm that it makes it difficult for girls who were married at an early age or forcibly to end their marriafes.
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“Five O’Clock”… a woman’s dream taking shape in Kabul
Revisiting the film “Five O’Clock” in today’s Afghanistan evokes the dream of a girl aspiring to become president of the republic amid the ruins of Kabul.
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Mass summons of Tahran University students to the disciplinary committee
Tehran University summoned over 10 students, opened disciplinary files, charging them with inciting chaos, rioting, and being a main element in an illegal gathering, sparking controversy in Iran.
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On the International Day for Protection of Children… organizing activities to support children with cancer
On the International Day for Protection of Children, the Kurdish Health Organization and Hiwa Hospital in Sulaymaniyah organized psychological activities and gift distribution to bring joy to children with cancer.
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In less than a week... seven women killed and dead in Turkey
In the last six days, four women were killed by men in various cities of Turkey and North Kurdistan. Additionally, three others were seriously injured in assaults, while three other women died under mysterious circumstances.
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Alarming rise in the number of women killed in Syria during May
287 people were killed in various areas of Syria during the past month of May, amid security chaos and escalating violence in the country after the jihadists of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham took power in Damascus.
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“Wadi Kerse”… when the mountain becomes the Yazidis’ memory and their last refuge
When ISIS attacked Shingal, many Yazidis tool refuge in Mount Shingal and Wadi Kerse. This bond between the Yazidis and the mountain is not a recent development; it has always been part of their memory and safety.
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After the July events… women of Sweida discuss decentralization and independence as an option for safety
Amid Sweida's profound transformations, activists' testimonies reveal a changing mindset, declining trust in the center, and rising debate on local protection and decentralization, with violence leaving deep social and psychological scars.
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Sulaymaniyah... an art exhibition highlights the creativity of children with autism
Under the slogan 'Art speaks when words are silent, together toward an understanding world,' the third autism art exhibition opened today in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan, with children presenting their creative works.
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Arrest of a Kurdish citizen raises widespread concern amid lack of official information
Days after the arrest of Zahre Mohammad Wali, a Kurdish citizen from Abdnan, no information has been disclosed about her condition, place of detention, or reasons for her arrest, and her family remains completely unaware of her fate.
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UN reports: Sudan faces one of the world's largest humanitarian crises
UN reports paint tragic picture of Sudan’s deteriorating humanitarian situation, warning of imminent famine, successive displacement waves, and escalating violations against women and girls.
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“The Hours”: a women’s journey across three eras
The film 'The Hours,' adapted from Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway,' shows how women's experiences across time form interconnected chains, and how three women's fates intersect despite different times and environments.
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UN warns of health disasster as military operations expand in Gaza
Gaza’s humanitarian crisis worsens as Israel plans to expand field control to 70% of the Strip; UN organization warn this will increase children’s suffering amid overcrowding and deteriorating basic services.
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Escalating repression in East Kurdistan and Bauchistan under the weight of executions and bullets
Secret executions and state-sanctioned killing have intensified in past four days, alonf with arrests of civil activists and pressure on families seeking justice, reviving fears of 1960s-style repression.
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“Visual Silence”: An exhibition that opens the door to contemplation through image and emptiness
Photofrapher Amel Dekkar presented ‘Visual Silence’ in Algiers, displaying few large images based on contemplation and emptiness, affirming image’s role in creating human impact that re-reads women’s presence in art.