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#InternationalWomensDay was celebrated across #Rojava today - and all week.
We wanted to share some of the best reporting we've seen - short and in-depth, recent and older - that highlights the voices of Rojava's women and their leadership role in the society here.
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We wanted to share some of the best reporting we've seen - short and in-depth, recent and older - that highlights the voices of Rojava's women and their leadership role in the society here.
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Kurdish academic @DilarDirik is an excellent source for getting a broader understanding of the realities and (geo)politics of Rojava.
As she points out here, a lot of reporting on Rojava's women gets it wrong, relying on tired stereotypes.
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aljazeera.com/indepth/opinio…
As she points out here, a lot of reporting on Rojava's women gets it wrong, relying on tired stereotypes.
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aljazeera.com/indepth/opinio…
Sonja Ahmed's photo-essay for @CNN is one positive example.
The women of #YPJ have long made the headlines, but by travelling repeatedly to Rojava and foregrounding these women's stories, her piece adds something new to the conversation.
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edition.cnn.com/2019/01/27/hom…
The women of #YPJ have long made the headlines, but by travelling repeatedly to Rojava and foregrounding these women's stories, her piece adds something new to the conversation.
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edition.cnn.com/2019/01/27/hom…
Photographer @joeyldotcom also manages to get away from the stereotypes in his in-depth look at the #YPJ.
Among other things, he reflects on witnessing #InternationalWomensDay in Rojava back in 2015 - it's his picture at the top of this thread.
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joeyl.com/blog/all/post/…
Among other things, he reflects on witnessing #InternationalWomensDay in Rojava back in 2015 - it's his picture at the top of this thread.
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joeyl.com/blog/all/post/…
It's important journalists don't shy away from the challenges facing women in North Eastern Syria in favour of black-and-white narratives.
@SaraManisera looks critically at the struggle to provide desperately-needed support to the women of #Raqqa.
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irinnews.org/photo-feature/…
@SaraManisera looks critically at the struggle to provide desperately-needed support to the women of #Raqqa.
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irinnews.org/photo-feature/…
On the other hand, there's a lot to celebrate!
In her own report from #Raqqa this week, @YaraaBouTV picks out some great details which bring to life women's struggle and advances in the city.
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abc.net.au/news/2019-03-0…
In her own report from #Raqqa this week, @YaraaBouTV picks out some great details which bring to life women's struggle and advances in the city.
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abc.net.au/news/2019-03-0…
We're also always happy to see reporting which looks beyond the military struggle to the other ways women are reorganising society in Rojava.
Meghan Bodette @_____mjb takes an in-depth look at autonomous solutions to violence against women.
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theregion.org/article/13194-…
Meghan Bodette @_____mjb takes an in-depth look at autonomous solutions to violence against women.
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theregion.org/article/13194-…
Finally, there are an increasing number of more in-depth resources available on women's struggle and role in Rojava.
We'd recommend "Revolution in Rojava: Democratic Autonomy and Women's Liberation in Syrian Kurdistan" from @PlutoPress
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plutobooks.com/9781783719884/…
We'd recommend "Revolution in Rojava: Democratic Autonomy and Women's Liberation in Syrian Kurdistan" from @PlutoPress
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plutobooks.com/9781783719884/…
These are just a few of our personal suggestions. If you have more examples of great reporting on Rojava you think deserve to be highlighted, let us know!
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"They think they're free, but they're wrong. We are the ones who are free and independent!"
Great #InternationalWomensDay report from @lindseyhilsum on life after #ISIS for women in North East Syria.
channel4.com/news/kurdish-w…
Great #InternationalWomensDay report from @lindseyhilsum on life after #ISIS for women in North East Syria.
channel4.com/news/kurdish-w…
