community/life
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Communes play important roles in building democratic society in NE Syria
Communes in North and East Syria play important roles in not only supporting society but also building a democratic, equal and progressive life.
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Pargîn Culture and Art Center preserves nomadic culture
The Pargîn Culture and Art Center was established in Dêrik (Al-Malikiyah) to preserve the cultural heritage of Koçers (nomads), which is an important part of Kurdish culture.
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Displaced women face worsening conditions on Gaza’s coastline
Displaced Palestinian women struggle to survive despite the worsening living conditions in tents scattered along Gaza’s coastline, waiting for the end of the war without water and humanitarian aid.
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Young Women's Union starts vocational course for women in Deir ez-Zor
The Young Women’s Union has started a vocational course in Deir ez-Zor to promote women’s economic empowerment. “Women attending the course want to start their own business,” said Beşayir El-Ali, the course director.
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Women build social solidarity in Zirgan
Women have rebuilt their life in solidarity with each other in the village of Zirgan (Abu Rasin), located in the Jazira Canton of North and East Syria, despite the ongoing Turkish attacks.
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Sudanese women struggle to survive amid war, displacement
“We struggle to survive,” said Sudanese women, who have been displaced by the ongoing civil war in Sudan.
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Women make their villages green despite water shortage
The water shortage in villages around Mount Kizwan negatively affects women. Despite the water shortage, women find ways to make their villages green.
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Palestinian woman: All I want is to have a grave to commemorate my daughter
“All I want is to have a grave to commemorate my daughter and to plant flowers on her grave,” said Warda Masoud, whose daughter was killed in an Israel’s attack on the Gaza Strip.
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Zarifa of Gaza: I will stand firm no matter how strong the wind is
“I will stand firm no matter how strong the wind is. I will make my voice heard everywhere,” said Zarifa Shaheen, one of the women who perform a miracle every day amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
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Vîtariya Commune in Dêrik strengthens solidarity
The Vîtariya Commune built in Dêrik (Al-Malikiyah) aims to strengthen solidarity among different ethnic identities in the city.
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Amputated Palestinian woman: I will never give up
“Every piece of pastry I sell is a victory,” said Shorouk al-Jarjawi, who holds on to life although she has lost one of her legs in an Israel’s attack. “I will never give up the struggle.”
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Harvest of barley starts on foothills of Mount Kizwanan
Women living in the village of Fiwêda, located on the foothills of Mount Kizwanan have already started harvesting barley.
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17-year-old girl in Gaza cycles for her family’s livelihood
17-year-old Sumaya Al-Sharif cycles in the war-ravaged Gaza to earn a living for her family. Due to the war, she has to shoulder the responsibilities of her family that has lost all its breadwinners.
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Blockade, war deepen humanitarian crisis in Gaza
The ongoing Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid and war on Gaza has led to price hikes, especially food prices. Palestinians are also short of cash since banks have been bombed, and power cuts shut down ATMs.
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Sudanese women learn how to make various mango products
More than 40 Sudanese women attending a training course in Sudan’s Northern State learn how to make various mango products. The course aims to promote women’s economic empowerment.
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Women of Gaza maintain their connection with nature amid destruction
Women of Gaza struggle to survive despite the devastating effects of war. Planting vegetables, roses or basil around their tents is a way for them to hold on to life.
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Mushroom hunting season in Til Temir
Mushroom hunting season has started for women in Til Temir. “Our land is fertile. The more you care for the land, the more you will reap what you sow,” said Meryem Mihemed.
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Undocumented life in Libya
A sewing machine is the only source of income for Salwa Muhammad, an Egyptian migrant living in Libya, whose one of the most important goals is sending her daughters to school.
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Hêvî Kindergarten provides safe learning environment to children in Hasakah
Hêvi, a kindergarten opened in the city of Hasakah, aims to provide a safe learning environment to children and support working mothers.
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Al-Wafaa village: A small island for orphaned children in Gaza
“Al-Wafaa village” is a shelter, an oasis of hope for orphaned children amid destruction in Gaza. The village is a space that gets children out of the war trauma and offers them a safe, new life.