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The mother tongue plays a major role in the process of cultural and social upbringing
Bekhal Abu Bakr, who holds a PhD in the Department of English at the University of Sulaymaniyah, stated that “neighboring countries continuously practice genocide against the Kurdish language and the Kurdish people.”
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Internet Shutdown… A Heavy Blow to Women in Afghanistan and Iran
Internet shutdowns in Afghanistan and Iran are not mere technical failures; they deprive women of online education, home-based businesses, and global communication, silencing their voices in society.
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Women’s empowerment is not a gain but a strategic choice for building Syria”
The women’s experience in Rojava and North and East Syria is consolidating as an integrated political and social model based on co-chairmanship and democratic decentralization, presenting women’s empowerment as a fundamental gateway to reshaping the Syria
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What Are the Repercussions of the Conflict on Sudanese Antiquities and Tourism?
The ongoing conflict in Sudan poses the greatest threat to cultural heritage, directly damaging historical sites that attract tourists, halting tourism, and destroying vital infrastructure across the country.
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Turkey records 137 press freedom violations in 2025
Turkey ranked third in press freedom violations among EU and candidate countries, recording 137 cases of repression against journalists and media in 2025, according to MFRR.
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Lawyer: Political Authority Dominates the Law in the Kurdistan Region
Lawyer Samira Ali confirmed that the authorities in the Kurdistan Region alter the laws, and therefore citizens do not enjoy social rights or justice.
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Mai Sato: The suppression of protests in Iran is unprecedented in scale and scope
UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, Mai Sato, reported ongoing arrests and intensified repression after protests, urging an independent investigation and direct access to the country.
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Schools in Iran… From an Educational Environment to Security Threats
At a time when protests are being suppressed, pressure on students has extended into schools, and classrooms have become a tool for threatening, identifying, and repressing adolescents.
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Mothers of the Martyrs Call for a Kurdish National Congress
Hamdiya Kote, who sacrificed her daughter for her homeland, stressed the necessity for Kurdish political parties to unite and to convene a national congress as soon as possible in order to avoid another century of genocide.
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A Moroccan Artist Blending Zajal and Abstract Art to Express Humanitarian Issues
Naima Ouhmou combines painting and zajal, believing creativity is an emotional state that visits unexpectedly, driving the artist to express feelings in the form each moment requires.
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Crippling Economic Pressures Amid Displacement and Border Closures
The influx of displaced families and tightened road restrictions disrupt supply chains and livelihoods, while women-led community and economic initiatives form a safety net sustaining daily life.
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Kongra Star delegation presents the Rojava experience in Colombia
During a Latin America tour, Kongra Star’s Perîvan Khalid presented Rojava women’s experience in North and East Syria at an official meeting with Cauca local council members.
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Domestic violence cases in Iraq rise by 150% in one year
The Iraqi Observatory for Human Rights has issued a report on the escalation of domestic violence cases in Iraq during 2025. Officially recorded cases reached 36,289, an increase of nearly 150% compared to 2024.
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Mysterious circumstances… Death of former Palestinian delegate Leila Shahid
At 76, former Palestinian delegate Leila Shahid was found dead at her southern France home; authorities continue investigating the circumstances of her death today still.
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The Taliban and the Reality of Women Between the Oppression of Law and Ongoing Resistance
Women’s rights activist Yalda Ahmad condemned the Taliban’s anti-women laws, emphasizing that only women’s relentless struggle and resistance can challenge oppression and secure justice in Afghanistan
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Khadija Bağcı: The Turkish Judiciary’s Stance Increases Police Violence
After assessing the recent images of police violence in many cities, Khadija Bağcı stated that the judiciary is paving the way for the continuation of the growing violence by the police.
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A Tragic Reality for Displaced Women from Raqqa
Fearing massacres against them, they chose displacement only to face difficult humanitarian conditions in the shelters of the besieged city of Kobani.
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Khalida Turkoglu: March 8 Events Are a Milestone for Strengthening the Global Women’s Struggle
Khalida Turkoglu said the March 8 program will emphasize women’s resistance for freedom and equality and highlight global struggles against oppressive patriarchal systems worldwide today.
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Women’s Struggle in the Face of Political Conspiracies and Their Role in Achieving Equality
Women’s active political participation and self-defense efforts challenge male-dominated social and state structures, positioning them as essential to building a free, equal society for all.