“March 8 this year represents a new milestone in the struggle of Kurdish women.”

In a global context witnessing a rise in women’s struggles for freedom and equality, Kurdish feminist movements affirm their active presence in European arenas, drawing on a long history of resistance and organization.

News Center_ As March 8 approaches, calls are renewed to unite afforts and strengthen public participation on this day, which has become a global symbol of women’s struggle.

The Kurdish Women’s Movement in Europe (TJK-E) announced today,Friday,March 6, its readiness to take to the streets on March 8, emphasizing that this day marks the beginning of a new year of Kurdish feminist struggle.

The movement explained that women seeking liberation from the crises of capitalist modernity continue to defend the values of freedom, peace, and democratic society in the face of wars and oppressive policies. It noted that the source of this renewed belief lies in the intellectual and political model represented by leader Abdullah Öcalan.

The statement added that the movement considers International Women’s Day the beginning of a new year of work and struggle, affirming that it has “many reasons and goals” that drive it to continue this path. It also stressed its determination to play a leading role in strengthening national unity and confronting all mentalities that attempt to limit women’s abilities and roles in society.

The movement also pledged to commemorate “all comrades who were martyred during half a century of struggle,” and to work toward easing the suffering of mothers who have paid heavy prices on the path to freedom.

The statement concluded with a call to the Kurdish people and supporters of the cause to participate widely in the events of March 8 and to demonstrate determination and enthusiasm everywhere.