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13:19

In February 2024, 13 journalists were detained, three more were sent to prison in Turkey, said the report released by the Dicle Fırat Journalists Association (DFG). 42 journalists are still behind bars, according to the report.

12:19

An indictment has been prepared against Shida Saberi, a civil activist, actress and women’s rights defender from Yasuj for holding a sign reading “Jin, Jiyan, Azadi” in a video message.

10:22

At least 10 children have reportedly died in recent days from dehydration and malnutrition while at a hospital in the northern Gaza Strip, Adele Khodr, UNICEF's regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, said in a statement.

09:58

“We will greet International Women’s Day by chanting the ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadi’ slogan,” said women in the Euphrates Region of North and East Syria, calling on all women to struggle and protect their gains.

08:59

As the International Women’s Day is approaching, the Women's Time Association (Turkish: Kadın Zamanı Derneği) speeds up its activities to celebrate IWD with the motto, “You stole so much of our time; it is women’s time now.”

13:43

The treatment of seriously sick political prisoner Muhlise Karagüzel, who underwent an open-heart surgery, continues. “We will ask the court to early release my mother by submitting her health reports,” said her daughter.

12:38

A Moroccan court has sentenced a teacher to 30 years in prison for raping, sexually assaulting female students.

11:33

The leaders of 36 news organizations from across the world have joined an open letter expressing their solidarity with journalists reporting in Gaza.

10:43

Yazidi women say that they did not know there was such a day for women before the genocide committed against them by ISIS. “We learned our truth from the thoughts and philosophy of leader Apo.”

09:51

Zambia has declared a national disaster and emergency due to the drought affecting agriculture across the country.

08:27

“We demand the physical freedom of leader Apo,” said Rozelîn Koşan while talking about the petition demanding the physical freedom Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan started in Shahba on February 12.

13:14

Diyarbakır 5th High Criminal Court has ruled for the release of journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu, Co-Chair of the Dicle Fırat Journalists Association and editor of Mesopotamia Agency (MA).

13:12

17 international human rights and journalists’ organizations have released a statement demanding the immediate release of journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu.

13:02

Kongra Star held a three-day workshop for men in Hasakah as part of its activities for the International Women’s Day.

11:56

“How can we forget everything and vote to legitimize this totalitarian regime that kills women and children?” asked a human right defender from Kermanshah, calling for boycotting the parliamentary elections to be held in Iran on March 1.

10:30

Women displaced by the ongoing civil war in Sudan cannot access healthcare services. Especially pregnant women and babies are at risk since many hospitals are out of service.

09:50

Women of Van will hold many activities for a week to mark the International Women’s Day. On March 8, they will hold a rally in the city.

09:48

“Women of Rojava will say no to occupation, genocide and the isolation on March 8,” said Rihan Loqo, Spokesperson of Kongra Star, emphasizing that women will hold many activities in all cantons to mark the International Women’s Day.

13:42

Eight women were killed in Turkey in the last 24 hours as women all around the world plan to take to the streets on the International Women’s Day to demand their rights.

13:18

The Moustaqbel Foundation launched a social impact student housing project more than seven years ago for girls living in villages and rural areas to continue their education at university in Marrakech, Morocco.