Qandil Mountain_Lavan Mustafa,the co-president of the People’s Council in the Qandil Mountains, emphasized that March 8th is a station for renewing women’s will,not just a passing date on the calendar,calling on Kurdish women yearning for freedom to celebrate tis day,affirming that it is the day when all social and political restrictions imposed on women must be shattered.

Women in the Qandili Mountains see March 8th not merely as an annual occasion,but as a symbol of struggle, free will, and reviving the spirit of resistance, and a day to renew the pledge and an opportunity to affirm their commitment to the cause of freedom and continue the struggle against all forms of injustice.

This day is also considered a symbol of unity, as women emphasize the importance of solidarity and cooperation to wrest their rights. The blending of nature with struggle, and the celebrations held amidst the Qandil Mountains, give this day a special meaning, where planting trees or distributing flowers is used as a symbol of life and continuity.

For them, the identity of the free woman is embodied on this day; it is an occasion to highlight the model of the woman who has decision-making power and will, who is strongly present in various fields of political, social, and military life, and who is always ready to defend her rights and future.

Lavan Mustafa, co-president of the People's Council in the Qandil Mountains, sent a message on the occasion of the approaching March 8th, International Women's Day, affirming in it the necessity of women's unity to face the obstacles and restrictions targeting their will.

She said, "For us, March 8th is not just a date on the calendar, but a station to renew will and consolidate women's power. On this day, we unite our voices and become that vortex that no restriction can stop or break."

Lavan Mustafa called on Kurdish women yearning for freedom in the Qandil Mountains region to gather in the spirit of the slogan Jin, Jiyan, Azadî (Women, Life, Freedom) and revive this historic day: "I invite all free women in the Qandil Mountains to gather on Sunday in Bukriskân village, to celebrate together in a joint evening this historic day."

Lavan Mustafa's call comes at a time when women in the Qandil Mountains annually welcome March 8th with great enthusiasm and various activities, affirming their continued struggle for freedom and equality, and stressing that this day represents a station to renew the pledge and continue resistance.