Learn more about the history and organisation of Kongreya Star, the confederation of women’s movements throughout the region of Rojava :
« This brochure focuses on five fields of Kongreya Star: the organisation of the communes; establishing a communal economic system; providing education; the organisation of self-defence; and the development of the women’s science, called Jineology, along with the furthering of art and culture. Each of these fields is interconnected and in all of its activities, Kongreya Star adheres to the bottom-up principle of democratic organisation. Kongreya Star also follows the principle of plurality, including women of all ethnicities and religions. Together, we aim for equal participation and representation of women in all spheres of life, fusing the foundation of a democratic nation with the ideology of women’s liberation. »
On the night of 23 to 24 October, Turkey attacked Rojava, killing at least 7 people and wounding many civilians. The situation in Rojava remains dangerous for both the fighters and the civilian population. We Read more…
« Every society has a history, and these histories are full of heroes and pioneers… What has been developed with the pioneer role of women like Besê, Sara and Zarîfe… who have sacrificed themselves, their bodies Read more…
On Monday, 23rd May, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced a future major military operation against Rojava. Plans for a cross-border invasion were endorsed on Thursday, 26 May by the Turkish Security Council, composed of civilian and military leaders. This future operation plan to invade within 30 km beyond the southern Read more…