“A society can never be free without women’s liberation.”
Abdullah Ocalan

Women First: How we confronted the Iraqi army

Women First: How we confronted the Iraqi army

InternationalistCommuneAug 20, 20184 min read

The story by the witness of yesterday’s protest at the border of Syria and Iraq about the final journey of Zeki Şengali, leader of Ezidis. Caravans from cities in Rojava started toward Şengal to bid farewell to Zeki Şengali. Many…

“They sold me for a cigarette”: voices of Shengal women #2

“They sold me for a cigarette”: voices of Shengal women #2

Aug 5, 20185 min read

This article is part of our series on life for Êzidî (Yazidi) women, written by a member of the Internationalist Commune who is currently working in the women‘s structures in Shengal. Only the Kurdish movement intervened when the Kurmanci-speaking Êzidî…

“My children are still in ISIS’ hands”: voices of Shengal women #1

“My children are still in ISIS’ hands”: voices of Shengal women #1

Aug 3, 20185 min read

This article is part of our series on life for Êzidî (Yazidi) women, written by a member of the Internationalist Commune who is currently working in the women‘s structures in Shengal. Only the Kurdish movement intervened when the Kurmanci-speaking Êzidî…

After the Êzidî genocide: a week of interviews with women in Shengal

After the Êzidî genocide: a week of interviews with women in Shengal

Aug 2, 20187 min read

Our comrades in England, Plan C, are currently raising money to tackle the severe health crisis among the Êzidî people in Shengal. See here to learn more about their campaign and the struggle of the Êzidî people, and how you…


No War in Northern Syria – Day X Mobilisation

No War in Northern Syria – Day X Mobilisation

InternationalistCommuneNov 11, 20215 min read

As the Internationalist Commune in Rojava, Young Internationalist Women and the RiseUp4Rojava campaign, we call for a worldwide mobilisation against the rising threat of a new large scale Turkish invasion…

The Spirit of 15th August is Alive!

The Spirit of 15th August is Alive!

InternationalistCommuneAug 14, 20214 min read

#UniteInResistance with the Gerîla’s heroic struggle for freedom! Take Action, and together we #SmashTurkishFascism 15th August is not just any date. For 37 years now, its historical significance is remembered…

Rojava’s economics and the future of the revolution

Rojava’s economics and the future of the revolution

InternationalistCommuneNov 30, 201722 min read

The next text of Salvador Zana was published on Kurdish Question on 1 July 2017: Rojava’s economy has been much discussed. Rojava has been lauded by leftists all around the…

Message from Janet Biehl to Amed Ecology Assembly

Message from Janet Biehl to Amed Ecology Assembly

InternationalistCommuneNov 22, 201710 min read

Originally published by Janet Biehl on March 7, 2015 I was invited to participate in the Ecology Assembly in Amed (Diyarbakir), which met on February 28. The organizers wanted me…

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