Nisreen Abdullah:  Kurdish Women's Conference is way to show true identity

The first Kurdish Women's Conference in Rojava was held on March 23, 2025, with the participation of 300 delegates. Under the slogan "Under the Leadership of Kurdish Women, Kurdish National Unity is achieved." Women from North and East Syria participated, as well as representatives from Damascus, Aleppo, independent parties, political parties, and representatives of the Women's Protection Units.

Speaking to ANHA's agency, Nisreen Abdullah, commander in the Women's Protection Units (YPJ), expressed the strong emotions and enthusiasm she witnessed during the conference. She noted that Kurdish women have been able to take their political and organizational place in building a system that reflects the true identity of Kurdish women.

She described this gathering as a tribute to the resistance and unity of women, saying, "Holding this conference is essential as a platform through which women can express their demands, be a supportive force, and demand their rights."

Nisreen Abdullah addressed the July 19th Revolution, noting that 13 years of struggle have passed, and that they are now entering their fourteenth year. She emphasized that this revolution was crowned by the great sacrifices made by women, adding, "We remember our martyrs and make this meeting a tribute to them. Their dreams are still in our hearts, and we want to express them vividly in this conference."

Nisreen Abdullah explained that the conference discussed important issues, particularly how Kurdish women can achieve their national and women's rights through their Kurdish identity. She noted that they have always sought to express women's identity in Syria through the revolution, and that this endeavor also seeks to highlight women's identity globally.

She particularly emphasized the slogan they raised, "Women, Life, Freedom," and how Kurdish women have become a role model in this context. She also referred to their demands in Syria, saying, "We want to continue our struggle to achieve a democratic, decentralized Syria that enjoys social justice and gender equality."

The conference is a means of self-defense

Nisreen Abdullah indicated that the conference represents a means of self-defense, saying, "If women do not have a clear identity and rights, there will be no protection for them. In the conference, we decided to defend our existence because we have made great sacrifices and will continue to make them until our rights are guaranteed."

She added, "Kurdish women today are expressing their existence and their identity in all areas. The women participating in the conference strongly support the female fighters who protect them on the front lines, and we salute them."

Nisreen Abdullah concluded her remarks by emphasizing that the fight for human rights continues, noting that her commitment to the struggle will remain until the end. She said, "We are committed to the promise we made, and we will proudly continue this commitment until we achieve our goals."

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ANHA