Shingal – The work of the third conference of the Yazidi Women’s Freedom Movement (TAJÊ)

Bagan in Shingal today, Monday, May 18, with theparticipation of 250 female delegates from various areas of Shingal, under the slogan “With Woman, Life, Freedom – Towards a Communal Life.”

The conference comes amid the expansion of the movement’s role in recent years and the increasing presence of Yazidi women in community and organizational work.

The conference is being attended by members of the Yazidi Women’s Freedom Movement, in addition to representatives of communes in villages and towns who were directly elected, appearing in traditional Yazidi dress. Women from the Arab component in Shingal also participated, reflecting the widening circle of joint women’s work in the region. Participants from Makhmur and Yazidi activists also attended, while Yazidi women’s organizations that were unable to be present sent messages of support.

Reham Hajjo, the spokersperson of the movement, delivered the opening speech, in which she affirmed that the movement has waged a long struggle for Yazidi women’s rights and the defense of Shingal, pointing out that women have played a pivotal role in leading and organizing society over the past years.

She noted that the establishment of the Yazidi Women's Freedom Movement came in response to women's need to organize themselves and defend their rights, despite the challenges and difficulties they faced. The movement draws its strength from the sacrifices of martyred women and from the liberating thought of leader Abdullah Öcalan, affirming the continuation of the struggle for a democratic and free life.

She also stressed the need to confront tribal customs and attempts to marginalize women, considering that the current stage requires bold decisions that serve Yazidi society and strengthen women's political and social role.

The conference's work continues with speeches and the reading of messages from figures and women's organizations unable to attend. The speeches addressed the role of Yazidi women in protecting society and the importance of strengthening women's organization in the face of security and social challenges.

The conference is scheduled to elect a council committee to manage the sessions, followed by a reading of leader Abdullah Öcalan's assessments regarding women. A report on the movement's work over the past two years will also be presented, including assessments of the political, military, and social situation in Shingal, along with a review of organizational efforts.

According to the preparatory committee, the movement's new internal by‑laws will be put to a vote, followed by a discussion of the action plan for the next two years, before a set of important organizational decisions are taken. A new coordination body for the movement will also be elected, and the legal oath will be administered.