PYD Women’s Council discusses ending violence against women

As part of the sixth phase of its campaign “Toward Building a Democratic Syria Led by Free Women,” launched on October 8, the Council continues organizing related events.

Today’s meeting was held in the city of Amuda in Jazira Canton, with the participation of members of civil society organizations, Kongra Star, and the Internal Security Forces – Women.

The meeting, held in the PYD hall in Amuda, began with a minute of silence in tribute to the martyrs. It was chaired by Njouda Faris, a member of the PYD Women’s Council in Jazira Canton.

Njouda spoke about the various forms of violence against women, noting that it takes multiple forms — physical, verbal, digital or online, psychological, economic, familial, and social — in addition to child marriage, which she described as one of the most severe forms of violence against women.

She emphasized that one of the key tools for change is the establishment of women’s councils that serve as active forces for protecting women and managing their social, economic, and legal affairs. She stressed that power is not confined to political organization but is also reflected in awareness and deep understanding of women’s roles in society.

Faris explained that the women’s academies, or Jineolojî (the Science of Women), do not aim merely to add another branch to social sciences but to rewrite history from the perspective of women — freeing knowledge from male bias and turning women into intellectual forces capable of shaping new values for life and society.

She added that women’s liberation is not merely a formal or legal issue, but a fundamental condition for human liberation as a whole. A free woman does not wait for a place to be given to her in the world; she creates her own place and gives it new meaning.

Faris also noted that parallel liberation programs for women and men, collective healing projects from patriarchal history, and initiatives redefining power as participation rather than domination are all tools for building a society that protects both human beings and humanity. She affirmed that while women still face many forms of violence, the 21st century is the century of women’s freedom.

Afterward, the floor was opened for discussion. Participants stressed the need to intensify women’s struggle and resistance against patriarchal mindsets, pointing out that violence against women is a global issue. They added that the struggling woman is a model to be emulated, since the freedom of society begins with the freedom of women — who can protect their families, homes, and communities themselves.

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ANHA