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WHO warns of global health challenges posed by extreme heat on workers
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a new report and guidance highlighting the growing global health challenges posed by extreme heat on workers.
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Famine declared in Gaza City
Famine has been confirmed in Gaza City, a UN-backed body responsible for monitoring food security said, warning that famine is projected to expand to the Deir el-Balah and Khan Yunis governorates by the end of September.
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Displaced women of Afrin express their longing for their homeland through songs
Displaced women of Afrin keep resisting despite all the challenges. They express their longing for their homeland through songs.
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Gülistan Tara and Hêro Bahadîn: Voice of women’s resistance
The killing of journalists Gülistan Tara and Hêro Bahadîn further fueled the fire of struggle instead of silence. They become the symbol of resistance, freedom and awareness in the press.
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Anahita Zahedifar wins Women Iranian Chess Championship
Anahita Zahedifar wins Women Iranian Chess Championship, with 8 points out of 9 rounds.
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Maryam Karimi: Injustice against one activist is injustice against all activists
Activist Maryam Karimi has warned that ignoring Iran’s unjust rulings puts everyone at risk, calling for immediate solidarity with Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist sentenced to death.
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WHO: 174 attacks on Sudan’s health facilities
Since April 2023, 174 attacks have targeted health facilities in Sudan, resulting in 1,171 deaths and hundreds of injuries, The World Health Organization (WHO) in Sudan said in a post on Wednesday.
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Statement by DEM Party Commission members
“All the presentations we listened to over the two days reminded us once again of the heavy burden of the past,” said the DEM Party members of the parliamentary commission established to address the Kurdish question.
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Jilan Berjis: Symbol of Yazidi women’s resistance
On the 11th anniversary of the Yazidi genocide, a commemorative event was held to honor Jilan Berjis, the Yazidi woman who chose death to ISIS enslavement, attended by dozens of her family, activists, and civilians.
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UN: Child malnutrition tripled in Gaza
Acute malnourishment has now reached 28.5 per cent in Gaza City, meaning more than one in four children in Gaza City is now considered malnourished, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said in a press briefing on Wednesday.
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MA Music Group holds workshop for children in Makhmour
MA Music Group held a three-day music workshop for children in the Makhmour refugee camp, located in the Kurdistan Region.
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Gülistan and Hêro continue to report
“Gülistan, Hêro and our other killed colleagues will continue to report,” said MKG president Roza Metina to mark the first anniversary of the killing of Gülistan Tara and Hêro Bahadîn, two women journalists.
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Arab guesthouse revives Raqqa’s heritage
Guesthouses have long stood as enduring symbol of Arab society, passed down through generations as living spaces that embody memory, culture, and tradition. Today, they remain vivid reflections of authentic heritage across the region.
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Israeli strikes kill 33 in Gaza, including aid seekers
Thirty-three Palestinians, including eight awaiting humanitarian aid, were killed as Israeli strikes targeted civilian homes, displaced-person tents, and aid recipients across several areas of Gaza.
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‘Autism is not a disability’
Awara Nowruz, director of the first autism center in Halabja, highlighted that autism is not a disability and called for greater societal awareness and early diagnosis to improve children’s skills and treatment outcomes.
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Women of Hasakah: The YPJ and SDF guarantee the freedom of people
Women of Hasakah say that the YPJ and SDF defend the freedom of people, stressing that they have the power to protect Syria.
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Nibel Genç released after 31 years in prison
Nibel Genç was released from Bakırköy Women's Closed Prison on Wednesday after 31 years of imprisonment. She was welcomed by women chanting the “Jin, Jiyan, Azadî” slogans.
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Two sisters endure loss and disability amid war in Gaza
Maria and Ansam Rayhan, two young sisters scarred by loss and disability, embody the deep human tragedy of Gaza’s war and its devastating toll on children and families.
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‘Change is impossible in Syria without women’
“Real change does not start in a system ignoring women but in a system including women in decision-making positions as equal partners,” said Derya Remezan, a member of the Syrian Democratic Council.
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Iran: ‘No to Execution Tuesdays’ campaign enters its 82nd week
Participants in the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign are continuing their protests for the 82nd consecutive week, denouncing the surge in executions in Iran and urging all available means to voice opposition to these unjust sentences.