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Human Rights Reports Document Deteriorating Conditions for Political Prisoners in Lakan and Shiban Prisons
Political prisoners in Iran's Lakan and Shiban prisons face harsh conditions, deteriorating services, tightened surveillance, and deprivation of basic rights, human rights reports say.
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UN Concern Over Continued Drone Attacks and Cholera Outbreak in Kordofan
UN concerns are escalating over the surge in drone attacks,the cholera outbreak in Kordofan,amid reports of new strikes and acute water shortages threatening essential services, while humanitarian actors confirm ongoing efforts to the disease.
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Aisha Afandi: The Kurdish People, with Their Leadership and Movement, Are Ready for All Stages of the Peace Process
More than a year after the launch of the peace process in Turkey and northern Kurdistan, the Turkish state's slow steps are drawing criticism from the Kurdish side, which sees them as an attempt to derail the peace project.
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Against Policies of Erasure and Assimilation... "Kobanê Is Our Identity and Our Dignity"
The name Kobanê reflects the true identity of the city and its people. Preserving this name means safeguarding the city's heritage, history, and culture.
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UN Report Documents Mass Killings and Systematic Rape of Women in North Darfur
A UN fact-finding mission has warned of escalating atrocities in El Fasher and El Obeid after documenting mass killings and systematic sexual violence against women and girls, describing as genocide.
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"Wadjda": A Social Perspective on the Reality of Girls in a Conservative Society
Wadjda explores the lives of girls in a conservative society, where a young girl's dream of owning a bicycle becomes a powerful symbol of freedom, resilience, and women's pursuit of opportunity.
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From Egypt to the Middle East... Jineology Center Presents a New Research Vision for Women's and Social Issues
The Jineology Center promotes an open, collaborative research approach to examine women's and social issues through a scientific perspective, addressing the Middle East's evolving challenges while fostering regional dialogue and knowledge.
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Rising Cases of Scabies and Leishmaniasis in Kobani During the Summer Season
Mashta Al-Nour Clinic in Kobani provides free treatment for seasonal infectious and skin diseases as the city experiences a widespread summer outbreak of scabies and leishmaniasis among local residents.
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More than 5,500 children flee violence in North Kordofan
Thousands of children in El Obeid face severe humanitarian crises, lacking education, healthcare, and clean water due to displacement and aid restrictions, increasing risks of disease and violence.
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Reports: Drought and Discrimination in Tehran Prison Exacerbate Prisoners' Suffering
Acute water shortages, scabies outbreaks, and facility disparities in Tehran's Great Prison highlight Iran's critical prison conditions violating prisoners' rights and dignity.
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Kidnapping and Sexual Assault Revive Debate Over Violence Against Women in Morocco
Casablanca’s kidnapping and sexual assault case involving a woman has reignited debate over violence against women, highlighting concerns about gender-based violence and the effectiveness of protection and response mechanisms.
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Shahida Marouf: Writing as a Space for Defending Women and Identity
Kurdish women writers increasingly document community issues and highlight women’s experiences through literary and journalistic works, addressing social and cultural challenges while promoting awareness of rights, identity, and culture.
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Testimonies: Continued Looting of Archaeological Sites in Afrin Since 2018 Raises Concerns Over Cultural Heritage
According to testimonies from Afrin residents, historical sites have faced illegal excavations and artifact looting since 2018, raising growing concerns over the destruction and loss of the region's cultural heritage.
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Marrakech Folk Arts Festival concluded, highlighting women's notable presence in Moroccan heritage.
The 22nd Marrakech Folk Arts Festival concluded, drawing large crowds to diverse Moroccan folklore performances that highlighted women's prominent role in reflecting regional cultural identity.
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Jin: A Story of the Body, Memory, and Women's Experience in Kurdish Cinema
Jin, directed by Leila Bagh Pira and Burhan Ahmadi, explores women's experiences through an experimental lens, examining the body, identity, and memory while amplifying female voices often absent from traditional Kurdish cinema.
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UNICEF reveals that 300 children were killed in Sudan in six months
Escalating drone attacks in Sudan killed over 300 children in six months, worsening their suffering and prompting UNICEF to warn of expanding violence and displacement.
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A report documents the deaths of 303 children in Türkiye over five months.
A FİSA Child Rights Center report highlights serious protection policy gaps in Turkey, documenting hundreds of preventable child deaths during the first five months of the year.
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Yazidi Teachers Build a New Life Through Komun and Jineology Lessons
Yazidi teachers received seven days of training in the fields of communal life and jineology (women's science), affirming that they will begin by educating themselves first, then their children.
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Gaza is under continuous bombardment amid UN warnings of an imminent humanitarian catastrophe
Gaza faces escalating Israeli raids with casualties as UNICEF warns of children's catastrophic daily suffering amid displacement and severe supply shortages.
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Kurdish Director Wins Two Prominent Awards, Bringing Cinema Back to the International Stage
"Jin," directed by Laila Bagh Bera and Burhan Ahmadi, won Best Screenplay and Best Actor at Birmingham Kurdish Film Festival, affirming Kurdish cinema's global presence.