Kurdish women parliamentarians decide to establish unity, organizational networks

The inaugural conference of Kurdish women parliamentarians, held in the city of Amed in Northern Kurdistan on May 28–29, 2025, concluded with the official announcement of the establishment of the “Women’s Unit” and the formation of organizational networks for Kurdish women parliamentarians. This initiative aims to unify the women’s front and strengthen the Kurdish women's struggle across political and social spheres.

 In the closing session, a final declaration was read by Semra Çağlar, highlighting the historical exploitation and massacres endured by Kurdish women under the ongoing wars imposed by capitalist powers and nation-states. The statement emphasized that Kurdish women have stood resilient in the face of these adversities, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to preserving their language, identity, and culture.

 The declaration noted that the Kurdish women’s movement has become a model of resistance, particularly in North and East Syria, in the face of violence and massacres targeting women. It also recognized the global resonance of female figures of resistance such as Jina Amini, who have become symbols of unity and freedom.

 The conference underscored the imperative of continuing to build Kurdish women's freedom and political agency. It stressed the need for a unified parliamentary voice for Kurdish women to defend their rights and resist discriminatory laws and policies, including opposition to child marriage, polygamy, sexual violence, the forced detention of Yazidi women, and female genital mutilation.

 Furthermore, the participants called for reliance on international frameworks such as the Istanbul Convention and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), in addition to national and international instruments supporting women's rights. The statement reaffirmed the principle of equal representation and co-leadership in political institutions.

 In conclusion, the declaration affirmed that the women's struggle is inherently multidimensional—encompassing gender, class, and environmental justice—and that women's political representation is essential to achieving peace and democratic coexistence among peoples. It concluded by asserting that women’s unity and organizational strength are vital in confronting patriarchal capitalist systems and hegemonic forces.

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