Deir ez-Zor women pledge to continue fight against tyranny

On the occasion of International Women's Day, which falls on March 8 each year, women from Deir ez-Zor Canton extended their congratulations to women in North and East Syria and around the world. They expressed their joy on this occasion, which embodies women's struggle for freedom and equality.

In this context, Rahma Al-Ali, the  member of the Presidential Body of the Executive Council of Deir ez-Zor Canton, stated:

"Today, we celebrate our global day with will and determination, drawing inspiration from the ideology of leader Abdullah Ocalan, who illuminated the path of freedom and equality for us through the democratic civilization approach."

She added:"Our feelings today are beyond description. We have been able to organize ourselves according to this liberating ideology, breaking the chains that have restricted women's potential for decades. This celebration represents our resistance and freedom—something unimaginable after long years of repression and tyranny."

For her part, Abeer Al-Hamad, the member of the Zenobia Women’s Gathering Committee, expressed her happiness on this occasion and pride in women's achievements in various fields since joining the revolution. She said: "Women in Deir ez-Zor have endured long suffering, and the gains we have achieved did not come easily. They are the result of our patience, strength, and determination. We will never forget the sacrifices of the martyrs who gave their lives so we could live with dignity and freedom, and we pledge to follow in their footsteps."

Similarly, Ikram Al-Ali, the member of the Zenobia Women's Gathering in Deir ez-Zor Canton, congratulated the women of the region on International Women's Day. She also extended her congratulations to the people of North and East Syria, referring to the message of leader Abdullah Ocalan, which initiated the peace process.

She stressed that "Women will play the most significant role in achieving peace, and we will continue to support the democratic nation project, which has liberated us from oppression and persecution."

Al-Ali concluded her speech by calling on all struggling women—whether in daily life or on the frontlines—to continue resisting and fighting against all forms of enslavement.

She affirmed:"Women are born free and will remain free."

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ANHA