Role of Syrian women in political and military struggle is focus on March 8 events

Women’s and cultural institutions commemorated International Women’s Day, March 8, through a series of events that emphasized the pivotal role of Syrian women in the political, military and social struggle, in light of the ongoing challenges and marginalization they face.

On this occasion, the Women's Office of the Union of Intellectuals in Jazira issued a statement during an event held at the Reading Park in Hasaka, attended by members of the Union and representatives from women's organizations and the Kongra Star.

The statement was read by Stera Ayo, an administrator at the Women's Office of the Union of Intellectuals in Hasaka. She emphasized that March 8th represents a timeless milestone in the struggle of women worldwide, praising the role of Syrian and Kurdish women who have proven their presence in the fields of work, politics, literature, and art, in addition to their participation in defending society within the ranks of the Women's Protection Units (YPJ) and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

The statement noted that women in North and East Syria were at the forefront of the forces confronting chauvinistic projects and acts of terrorism, affirming their essential role in protecting society and defending the values ​​of freedom and coexistence.

It also emphasized that women have made immense sacrifices in confronting terrorist organizations that attempted to return them to a state of enslavement, yet their will to freedom and dignity has remained steadfast.

The statement addressed the crimes committed against Syrian women in some areas, describing them as war crimes and crimes against humanity. It called upon the international community and human rights organizations to take immediate action to hold those responsible accountable and to send investigative committees to document the violations.

The statement also stressed the necessity of releasing all prisoners, both men and women, emphasizing that freedom is a fundamental right and that the voices of mothers demanding to know the fate of their sons represent the conscience of society.

In the same vein, the K Star  in Tel Tamer organized an awareness lecture on this occasion, attended by dozens of members of civil society organizations, representatives of political parties, and a number of women from the city, at the Kenir Cafe in the city center.

After observing a minute of silence in honor of the martyrs, Sanaa Al-Thamer, an administrator at the Kongra Star, spoke about this day, its history, and its roots in the struggle that began with the protest of textile workers in New York City in 1857. She highlighted the role of the activist Clara Zetkin in establishing this day as International Women's Day.

Sanaa emphasized that women's freedom is the foundation for building a democratic society based on justice and equality, stressing that marginalizing women means marginalizing the entire society.

She also highlighted the prominent role played by women in the Rojava region and North and East Syria, both in political and social work and in the fields of resistance and defense, where women have made great sacrifices for freedom and dignity.

The participants in the events stressed that the struggle of Syrian women continues in the face of political and social challenges, affirming that empowering women and enhancing their participation in public life is a fundamental step towards building a more just and equitable democratic society based on coexistence and respect for the rights of all its components.

In a related development, the Women's Office of the Environment Body in Kobani organized an environmental event, planting 100 trees of the oak and eucalyptus varieties.

The event took place on Mishtanur Hill with the participation of members of institutions and bodies of the Democratic Autonomous Administration, along with representatives of civil society movements and a number of political parties.

The initiative aims to raise environmental awareness, encourage afforestation and the preservation of green spaces in the region, and connect environmental issues with the role of women and their participation in serving the community.

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ANHA