K Star representative visits local council in Cauca, Colombia

A representative of the Kongra Star visited the local council of a town in the city of Cauca, Colombia. The meeting focused on exchanging experiences and expertise in the areas of community organization and local administration, within the framework of strengthening relations and exchanging experiences

K Star representative visits local council in Cauca, Colombia
19 February, 2026   11:41
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representative Berivan Khalid visited a town in the Cauca region of southwestern Colombia, where she met with members of the local council to strengthen relations and exchange experiences.

During the meeting, Khalid reviewed the experiences of women in Rojava and North and East Syria, highlighting their struggle for freedom and active participation in various aspects of political and social life. The meeting also included a discussion on several community issues, with both sides sharing their experiences and expertise in community organization and local governance.

Both sides praised the experiences presented by each other and expressed their desire to learn from the experiences of women in Rojava and North and East Syria, particularly regarding mechanisms for self-organization and women's empowerment. Several questions were raised about the key features and challenges of this experience

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of continued communication and strengthening avenues for future cooperation.

This town is known for its unique local administrative system, managed by its residents. The residents organize themselves through specialized committees, including a protection committee, a medical committee, a cultural committee, and others that address community affairs.

The women's delegation from Rojava continues its visit to Latin America, which began with participation in the World Women's Conference in Bogotá, Colombia. The delegation is holding a series of meetings and discussions aimed at fostering communication and exchanging experiences.

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ANHA