Tel Tamr — The Women's Protection Units (YPJ) are among the most prominent achievements of the women's revolution in Rojava, and they have become a role model for women's forces around the world. These units have gained great status thanks to their pivotal role in confronting ISIS and their contribution to protecting and rescuing women in various regions.

With the fall of the former Syrian regime, the region entered a different political phase. The Autonomous Administration has begun integrating with the Syrian interim government, including its forces and administration. However, the future of the YPJ within the official structure of the Syrian interim government remains undecided, as discussions continue on how to formalize their existence and role.

Aihan Younis from the city of Tel Tamr in the Jazira canton shared her perspective with our agency on the issue of recognizing the YPJ. She affirmed that the strength of these units and the resistance of their fighters played a decisive role in protecting women from ISIS terror and opening the path to freedom for them, saying: "The women of Rojava view the YPJ as the force that defends them and liberates them from injustice and oppression."

She referred to the interim government's position on the issue of official recognition of the YPJ as an independent women's force, expressing her rejection of any attempt to cancel this recognition. "The interim government seeks to dissolve the YPJ and integrate them into the Security and Safety Forces. This does not align with our wishes nor with the aspirations of women. We will continue to support the struggle of the YPJ until official recognition of their role is achieved."

She affirmed that the continued existence of the YPJ represents hope for all of Syria and for women worldwide, pointing out that these units have become a model from which women in various countries can benefit in organizing their defensive power. "Leader Öcalan said that this century is the century of women, and this contradicts the approach of the interim government. Today, women from multiple peoples and religions have participated, fought, and fallen as martyrs. This is evidence of the global impact of the YPJ model, because these units represent the path to freedom for the individual and for their homeland."

She called on women everywhere to preserve the legacy of the martyrs. "The women of Kurdistan, the Middle East, and the world are indebted to the YPJ, because they saved us from one of the most dangerous forms of terrorism. Women must take to the streets and show their support for this women's force."

At the conclusion of her speech, Aihan Younis stressed her primary demand: the inclusion of the YPJ within the structure of the Syrian interim government as an independent women's force capable of protecting all Syrian women.