Females of Tel Brak: Role of women in new Syria cannot be marginalized

Since the fall of the Ba'ath regime in Syria, numerous statements and efforts have emerged attempting to sideline women from their critical and leading role in building society.

 In this context, the women of Tel Brak expressed their stance on such attempts. Simav Ata, the member of the Kongra Star  in the city, stressed that women in NE Syria have proven their ability to take responsibility across various fields.

 She pointed out that Kurdish, Arab, and Syriac women follow the philosophy of leader Abdullah Ocalan, who described women as "life itself." She stated that denying women their rights undermines their will, adding: "We will not accept the marginalization of women’s roles, as they represent security and peace in society."

 Azraa Al-Hussein, the member of the Women’s House in Tel Brak, highlighted that women are intellectual beings capable of proving their roles in all fields. She noted that denying women's roles is equivalent to denying society as a whole and praised the female fighters who are battling on the frontlines, reaffirming full support for them.

 Nada Bahlawi, the co-chair of the Agriculture and Irrigation Committee in Tel Brak, called for uniting women’s efforts to ensure their rights in the future. She said:

"We, the women of NE Syria, have become decision-makers in various fields, and we cannot be marginalized. There must be fair laws to protect our rights and ensure our active participation in all areas of life."

 In her conclusion, Nada underscored the necessity of women standing united to safeguard their rights in Syria's future, asserting that women in the region have demonstrated their capability to make change and shape their destiny.

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ANHA