March 8th events continue amid calls to guarantee women's rights in new Syria

The Kongra Star organized a series of diverse events in the cities of Tirbê Spiyê, Qamishlo, Girkê Legê, Hasaka, and Derbasiya on Thursday, in anticipation of the International Women's Day, March 8th. These events included visits to institutions and security checkpoints, as well as the issuance of official statements and the holding of women's meetings, reflecting the role and struggle of women in society.

HASAKA

In the city of Hasaka, members of the Kongta Star visited the Women's Internal Security Forces Center and the Women's Community Protection Forces Center.

The event was marked by a strong turnout of women carrying Kongra Star flags and chanting slogans expressing women's strength and resistance, including "Women, Life, Freedom," while singing songs symbolizing women's resistance.

During the visit, the participants presented a symbolic gift to the Women's Community Protection Forces and the Women's Internal Security Forces Center. The gift included a picture of the martyr Ziyad Halab and a message affirming that women's achievements today are a result of the martyrs' resistance and the philosophy of leader Abdullah Öcalan.

In the city of Derbasiya, the Kongra Star organized a visit to several civil institutions, with the participation of women from various organizations and councils.

During the visit, the participants emphasized the importance of this day as a global milestone in the women's struggle for freedom, rights, and equality, highlighting its historical significance in the women's struggle.

The speakers stressed the need to strengthen the role of women in various political, social and cultural fields, emphasizing the continuation of women's struggle until they achieve their full rights and build a democratic society governed by the values of equality and justice.

QAMISHLO

The Kongra Star in the Judi neighborhood of Qamishlo issued a statement during an event held at al-Shuhadaa (The Martyrs) Park, attended by a number of women and residents of the area.

The statement was read in Kurdish by Nesrin Abdullah; the director of the Ararat Kindergarten, and in Arabic by Jala Mala Haji; the member of the Kongra Star in the Judi neighborhood.

The statement included: "We, the Kongra Star in the Judi neighborhood, on the occasion of March 8th, congratulate women worldwide in general and Kurdish women in particular. This day represents the cry of the first women against exploitation and is a day to demand women's rights. In honor of women's achievements and their struggle for equality, justice, and empowerment in all fields, we celebrate this day under the slogan 'Women, Life, Freedom.' We affirm that the liberation of women is the foundation of the liberation of society."

The Kongra Star called on women to escalate struggle against the patriarchal mindsets and build a democratic ecological system. In its concluding statement, the Kongra emphasized that "March 8th represents a renaissance for Kurdish women, and leader Abdullah Öcalan affirms that freedom begins with women, and that their role is a driving force for change and development, a symbol of giving and the light that illuminates the paths of generations."

In a related context, the Kongra Star organized a meeting in Tirbê Spiyê, attended by dozens of women from the city and its surrounding towns, at the Democratic Union Party (PYD) hall.

The meeting began with holding a minute of silence, followed by a speech delivered by the Kongra administrator Shahnaz Sharif, who welcomed the participants, saying, "I congratulate the women who struggle and resist injustice and oppression. The women of Rojava are leading a historic march, organizing themselves in every way possible, and guiding the revolution."

Shahnaz stressed the importance of protecting women's achievements, noting that the Syrian constitution must guarantee these rights. She added, "To live in a free society, we must strengthen women's struggle to protect our achievements."

At the conclusion of the meeting, Shahnaz Sharif emphasized the need to intensify the struggle against the patriarchal system and defend women's rights, congratulating all women worldwide on International Women's Day.

In a related event, the Kongra Star in the city of Jel Agha organized a visit to security checkpoints belonging to the Internal Security Forces (Asayish).

The visit included a security checkpoint at the city's entrance, where the Kongra Star members presented flowers and gifts to the personnel stationed there. They also presented braided headbands to the female members of the Internal Security Forces – Women.

During the visit, the Kongra Star member Nuzha Saif al-Din delivered a speech, expressing appreciation for the efforts of the Internal Security Forces that work tirelessly day and night to enhance the safety and security of the residents and protect the region's stability.

For her part, Mina Ibo; the administrator of the Internal Security Forces in Jel Agha, thanked the Kongra members for this initiative, congratulated them on International Women's Day, and affirmed the Internal Security Forces' continued commitment to fulfilling their duty to promote security and stability and protect all communities in the region.

In the same context, the school administration in the city of Qamishlo issued a statement to the public opinion in front of the city's educational complex. The statement, read by teacher Jawza Ali, was attended by a number of teachers and administrators.

The statement explained that March 8th originated from the struggle and demands of free women, led by Clara Zetkin and her comrades, and has become a global voice for women demanding rights, equality, and dignity.

It noted that this call reached Kurdistan, where Kurdish women responded with strong will and a struggling spirit, emphasizing that they have become, even in the most difficult circumstances, a symbol of hope and freedom in various fields, whether in the arenas of struggle or in political and social life.

The statement also commemorated the names of several Kurdish women fighters, such as Zilan, Arin, and Deniz, stressing the importance of remembering the sacrifices of Kurdish women and extending congratulations on March 8th to women strugglers in all fields and to women worldwide.

At the conclusion of the event, the school administration prepared sweets and distributed them to members of the city's security forces in appreciation of their efforts in maintaining security and stability.

ANHA