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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 1d

YPJ spokesperson Sara Ronahi: We draw our strength from the legacy of Rivana Rojava and Arîn Mîrkan, who embodied the spirit of freedom and sacrifice, inspiring women worldwide to resist oppression and slavery.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 1d

Kongra Star organized a forum in Qamishlo on the role of Leader Abdullah Öcalan in building peace and solving the issues of the Middle East, where participants discussed his ideas on democracy, women’s freedom, and the importance of dialogue to achieve peace.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 2d

HTS militants used tear gas to suppress protests in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh, where residents demanded the reopening of roads and entry of SDF forces, affirming their resistance and refusing to surrender to the siege imposed on their neighborhoods.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 2d

Thousands across North and East Syria rally in solidarity with Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh, denouncing the attacks and siege by Interim Government forces, and calling for the lifting of the blockade, affirming that the voice of solidarity is stronger than the siege.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 3d

Leader Abdullah Öcalan, in his message to the women’s march “Walking with Hope toward Freedom,” said that the march will make an important contribution to democratic negotiations, stressing that victory is achieved through equality, not domination or authority.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 3d

The Women of Zenobia Assembly said decentralization is key to building a new, inclusive Syria. They criticized the Damascus centralization that caused violence and conflict, and called for real participation of women in shaping the country’s democratic future.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 4d

The women’s delegation from North and East Syria concluded its European tour after a series of meetings with parliamentarians and women’s organizations, highlighting the experience of women in the region and calling for support for their struggle for freedom and equality.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 4d

Women in Suwayda continue their protests, demanding an international investigation to uncover the truth about violations, ensure the return of the kidnapped, and open humanitarian corridors. From al-Karama Square, their voices call for justice that cannot be silenced.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 5d

Emine Ose, from the Democratic Relations and Alliances Committee of Kongra Star, said the shared vision of women in Syria is to build a decentralized system protecting the rights of all communities and women, while promoting democracy and pluralism.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 5d

A march by the Free Women’s Movement (TJA) under “We walk to freedom with hope” set out from Amed to Ankara, demanding leader Abdullah Öcalan’s physical freedom. On its third day, it reached Amara village, affirming that women’s struggle will continue.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 5d

On the third anniversary of the martyr Nagihan Akarsel, the Jineolojî Research Center in Dêrik organized a cultural and artistic event. Women and young participants from the region reaffirmed that the struggle continues and the idea will never die.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 7d

Women in Raqqa Canton said that a decentralized system in Syria is key to equality and justice, ensuring women’s participation in decision-making. They stressed that the Autonomous Administration has proven women’s ability to lead and shape policies.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 7d

The Syrian Women’s Advisory Council, founded by the UN, met in Austria, where they held meetings and discussions, and will conclude their visits next week. Ruken Ahmed, from Kongra Star, is also a member of the council and was present there.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 8d

In Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood, young women began reading “Peace and Democratic Society” by people’s leader Abdullah Öcalan, to spread awareness of peace and democracy among youth.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 8d

The women’s delegation from North and East Syria met in the Swiss city of St. Gallen with parliamentarians from the Swiss Green Party and the Socialist Left Party. The meeting focused on the situation of women in Syria in general, especially after the fall of the Ba’ath regime.

Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 9d

Îlham Ahmed, the Co-Chair of Foreign Relations in the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, said that Syria needs a radical change based on participation and respect for rights, stressing that the March 10 Agreement represents a genuine opportunity to achieve peace and unity.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 10d

The women’s delegation from North and East Syria continues its tour in Switzerland, where it gave a lecture on the democratic system and the women’s revolution, and also met with a member of the Lausanne parliament to discuss the latest developments in NES and whole Syria.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 10d

The second conference of the Women’s Council in the Union of Municipalities of North and East Syria took place in Hasakah, with the participation of 150 delegates, under the slogan “Community efforts of women guarantee the building of democratic municipalities.”

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 10d

After the 1st Kurdish Women’s Platform meeting in April (Sulaimani), the 2nd gathering was held on Sept 27, 2025.
Women from all parts of Kurdistan, Europe, KNK & Repak joined.
Discussions focused on political context & preparation for the 3rd Kurdish Women’s Congress in 2026.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 12d

The women’s delegation from NES is continuing its tour in Switzerland.
In Bern, they met with a group of activists and held a public meeting.
In Lausanne, they met with the municipality.
They are bringing the voices of the women of Rojava everywhere.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 13d

The European tour of the NES women’s delegation continues in Switzerland. They met with women’s councils and leftist parties, including two members of the Swiss Socialist Party. They explained the situation in Syria and shared their concerns.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 14d

The NES women’s delegation continues their tour! 🌍
On the 27th, they’ll be in Lausanne—if you’re nearby, don’t miss the chance to meet them! ✨
"Women are building a democratic Syria"
27th September, 7 PM, Maison du Peuple, Lausanne

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 14d

The Global Sumud Flotilla was attacked by Israeli drones on its way to Gaza.
While people are starving, providing aid is a humanitarian duty.
As women, we stand for peace, and solidarity among peoples.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 15d

The women’s delegation from NES met with
- academics in Berlin to discuss future collaborations between universities
- women’s organization Terre des Femmes, which works internationally against violence toward women. They will stay in contact for ongoing cooperation.

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Kongra Star Women's Movement Rojava @starrcongress.bsky.social · 15d

The people of Raqqa took to the streets in a popular march supporting the Syrian Democratic Forces, affirming their commitment to Syria’s unity, rejecting all threats, and stressing their determination to continue the resistance and defend their dignity.

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