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Sab’a Foundation concludes its activities by launching initiatives that enhance women’s role in development
In Taiz, Sab’a Youth for Development Foundation completed a four-month project: empowering women’s organizations in peacebuilding and recovery, developing capacities, launching initiatives to strengthen women’s presence in development and society.
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The rugged road of knowledge…from the ban to the master’s degree
Rabia Etou’s journey from displacement to graduation platforms is a living embodiment of identity’s triumph over attempts at cultural genocide, and a quest for self that began with a child’s curiosity and ended with an academic achievement.
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Arrest of a woman from Bukan raises fears of a new wave of repression
Security grip tightens in East Kurdistan amid sudden arrests. Iranian authorities detained Bukan citizen, transferring her to an unknown location without explanation, raising fears of a new wave of repression.
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More than 250 figures demand guaranteeing the "right to hope" for leader Öcalan
Over 250 politicians, academics, and civil society figures sent a letter to the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers urging implementation of ECHR rulings and Öcalan's 'right to hope.
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A new sentence orders an additional six months in prison for Varisheh Moradi
"Judicial pressures on Iranian political prisoner Varisheh Moradi escalated with a new six‑month sentence for 'propaganda against the system' based on texts she published on the 2022 uprising anniversary."
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The Kurdish language between the struggle for recognition and future fears
The Kurdish language issue sparks debate in Syria: residents demand official recognition and constitutional guarantee, while challenges leave Kurdish families struggling to preserve their cultural heritage.
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Behind the walls of Nangarhar… stories of women facing violence and deprivation
Nangarhar was once a center of education and enlightenment for women in Afghanistan.But now, women face violence, restrictioins,and harsh traditions, exacerbated by poverty and insecurity.
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The House of Women is a feminist project to resolve women’s issues and build a democratic society
Members of the House of Women in the city of Qamishlo,Rojava,affirmed that the House of Women will not retreat and will not integrate with any mentality that excludes women or diminishes their role.
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69 arvitaray arrests in Syria amid escalating security campaigns
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights documented 69 arbitrary arrests in Syria in under two months amid escalating security campaigns and fears of ethnic and political targeting of civilians.
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Deterioration of a female detainee’s condition in Evin Prison and continued denial of medical treatment
Reports from Evin Prison indicate the deteriorating health of Mahshar Barandain. Despite suffering from heart disease and having two tumors in her body, she remains deprived of specialized medical care, transfer to treatment centers outside the prison.
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European Court condemns Turkey in case of arrested Kurdish politician
European Court of Human Rights condemned Turkey for arresting Kurdish politician Ayla Akat Ata in 2016 without 'reasonable suspicion', violating her fundamental rights, including freedom of expression and liberty.
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PEN America report: Iran is the second largest prison for writers in the world
According to a PEN America report, Iran is the second largest prison for writers in the world,after China, especially following the increase in arrests of writers and crackdown after the 12-day war between Iran and Israel.
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Rufayda Al-Aslamia... the first nurse in Islamic history and an enduring legacy
Rufayda Al-Aslamia, first known nurse in Islamic history, an expert in surgery and social services, treated battle wounded and established Islam's first mobile healthcare unit during Prophet Muhammad's time.
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Residents of Qamishlo celebrate Kurdish Language Day by opening an expanded book fair
For three days, 1,000 books under slogan 'Our language is our legitimate right' strengthened Kurdish language, protect its literary heritage, and affirm its necessity in educational and cultural institutions.
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Unprecedented wave of repression in Iran... forced disappearances and death sentences on the rise
Human organizations warn that Iranian authorities are exploiting the post‑war atmosphere, internet shutdowns, and declining international attention to expand internal repression, carry out political executions, open security files against protesters, amid
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Alarming rise in security incidents and suicide in Syria during recent days
Rising security incidents and suicides in Syria reflect worsening living and mental health crises. Observatory: 18 civilians killed, 29 suicides since early 2026 amid no support, weapon spread, and security chaos.
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"Under a Cruel Star"... three pivotal historical experiences in a woman's life
Heda Kovály's 'Under a Cruel Star' is not just a WWII memoir but an attempt to understand how fear, even in liberation projects, can become a tool for reproducing repression.
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Protests escalate in Al‑Hasakah rejecting the interim government's policies toward the Kurdish language
Protests renewed in Al‑Hasakah after Kurdish inscriptions removed from Justice Palace; Kurdish teachers held a vigil, affirming Kurdish language is a red line representing Kurdish identity.
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Batoul Alloush's family: Our daughter is still kidnapped despite promises of release
Batoul Alloush's family revealed a new video: their daughter remains detained despite release promises, rekindling public anger and renewing appeals for urgent action to reveal her fate.
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"Teachers and students demand the constitutional establishment to Kurdish language.”
Teachers and female graduates of Al-Hasakah Teachers’ College demand Kurdish language inclusion in Syria constitution, affirming multilingualism is not a problem but a natural reflection of social diversity.