Syrian Writer calls for meeting with Leader Abdullah Ocalan

Syrian writer and activist Sara Abbas spoke to ANHA agency about her participation in the campaign calling for a meeting with leader Abdullah Ocalan. This campaign was initiated by the Syrian Initiative for Abdullah Ocalan's Freedom in coordination with the Syrian Lawyers' Initiative for Defending Abdullah Ocalan on August 21st. The campaign has collected hundreds of signatures from political, academic, legal, and medical figures, as well as tribal elders and religious leaders from across Syria.

Sara Abbas emphasized that leader Abdullah Ocalan "is not just a political figure or a national symbol, but an icon of sacrifice and faith in freedom and justice," noting that his ideas "have transcended the present to plant hopes for future generations in a land long oppressed by injustice and tyranny."

She further stated that Abdullah Ocalan "has carried the burdens of his people on his shoulders and has never hesitated to make sacrifices for a future where peace and equality resonate." She added, "Thus, standing by him and demanding the lifting of his isolation is a human duty, as he is the proponent of a project that opens doors to peaceful and democratic solutions to the Kurdish issue and lays the foundation for a new understanding of relationships between the peoples of the region based on justice and human rights."

The Syrian writer explained that the leader’s philosophy is centered on a vision that considers the liberation of women as indispensable for the liberation of society as a whole. She elaborated that Abdullah Ocalan believes that the enslavement of women was the first form of slavery in history, and that all subsequent systems of oppression were built upon this foundation.

She continued, "Ocalan strongly criticizes the patriarchal system and exposes its historical connection to the emergence of the state and totalitarian religions. He describes it as a disease that afflicts humanity and has produced male-dominated authorities that marginalize women, reducing them to peripheral roles. However, in his philosophy, he does not see women as mere victims, but as a revolutionary force capable of leading social and political transformation."

Sara Abbas pointed out that this vision is practically embodied in Ocalan’s societal project, which places women at the core of action whether within the family, politics, or even in the defense fields. She referred to the experience of Rojava's autonomous administration as a practical example of this philosophy.

She also emphasized that Abdullah Ocalan’s political philosophy is based on the belief that true democracy can only be built with the full participation of women. In patriarchal authoritarian societies, she argued, institutions lose their moral compass and strength because they exclude half of the population. Thus, in Ocalan’s thought, women become the key to freedom and the driving force for change.

In conclusion, writer and activist Sara Abbas delivered a message: "As a woman, my message stems from this vision: There is no democracy without the liberation of women. What the leader has proposed affirms that women’s participation in public and political life is not an additional option, but a foundation for building a balanced and stable society. Breaking patriarchal chains is a prerequisite for true development and the achievement of justice and equality. Therefore, my call is to strengthen dialogue, reject violence, and empower women as a guarantee for a future based on values of freedom and human dignity."

She stressed that peaceful solutions based on mutual understanding and respect are the only path to lasting peace that restores dignity and human rights.

It is worth noting that Sara Abbas is a Syrian lawyer and feminist activist from Tartus, holding a Master’s degree in public administration. She dedicates her writing and activism to defending women's issues and human rights in the Middle East.

ANHA