labor/economy

14:58

Almost all of the women in the village of Kako Sofla weave carpets. The women complain that there is no place to sell their carpets. “Some people come to our village to buy our carpets but we don't receive a recompense for our work. Our labor is ignored.”

11:00

In the Saidsadiq district, where women weren't allowed to work, the gender stereotypes have been broken.

11:40

28-year-old Sarah Qandil is a beekeeper and she is happy to do what she loves. Sara Kandil calls on women to be determined on their projects, “When you do what you love, you will be successful. Therefore, continue to do what you want without listening to what is told you.”

14:42

The Research Center of the Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK-AR) has released its “Unemployment and Employment Outlook Report” (Fourth quarter of 2021). The rate of unemployment of women in Turkey is more than 51 percent, according to the report.

10:20

The price hikes to electricity, water, natural gas, and basic needs in Turkey spark anger in the public. Women of Amed point out that they cannot buy formula and diapers for their babies, meet their children's needs, pay the rent and bills. “Citizens shouldn’t pay the bill of the crisis,” they say.

10:14

Agriculture is the main source of living for the people living in the villages of Deir ez-Zor, the largest city in eastern Syria. Most of the farmers in the region are women. This year, they grew different vegetables.

10:10

Women are employed in Jiyan Restaurant, which was opened by the project of the Women's Committee in Shehba. Women working in Jiyan Restaurant, where mainly local dishes are served, are happy to achieve their economic freedom.

14:25

Melka Mihemed, who had to leave her village due to ongoing operations, collects mustards and mallows in order to make ends meet like other displaced women. After collecting these plants, she cooks these plants. Her dream is to return to her village one day.

10:51

Algeria is among the countries where the number of women working from home is high. Despite the difficulties and challenges they face, they have proven their ability to achieve economic development and maintain their economic independence. Three women fashion designers are among these women. They aim to have their own brand.

10:45

Resource Center for Gender Equality (ABAAD) is a Lebanon-based civil society organization aiming to support women in every part of life. One of the goals of the center is to build a shelter for women, victims of violence. Ghida Anani, the founder and director of the center, told us that their center has been seriously affected by the ongoing economic crisis in Lebanon. “We will continue to support women despite all these negative conditions we face,” she said.

15:45

Perisa Altun, who moved to the Federal Kurdistan Region from Eastern Kurdistan four years ago, opened a patisserie. Her patisserie has attracted attention in a short time. “Women should believe in themselves,” she said.

10:45

Inequalities between women and men regarding working conditions, wage levels, work time, work environment, have been deepening in Turkey. In particular, the labor market becomes one of the areas fueled by racism and xenophobia. Women workers are classified according to their ethnic origins and their wages and working hours are determined according to their ethnic origins.

14:42

Although the Lebanese Democratic Women's Gathering (RDFL) focuses on providing legal, psychological and social support for women victims of violence, they had to revise their plans for 2022 due to the ongoing economic crisis in Lebanon.

11:30

Wetha El Ceduh is a woman, who has worked as a cattle breeder for 40 years to look after her children and family.

08:30

Perinaz Çupan has woven rugs, prayer rugs behind her 15-year-old loom at home. She sells woven products to earn a livelihood. “I forget all problems when I weave rugs behind my loom,” she told us.

09:20

The Economy Committee of NE Syria has developed many projects to empower women’s economy in Til Temir. The members of the committee visit villages to implement their projects. “Our aim is to develop an independent economy,” they say.

09:00

Kongra Star’s Women's Economy Committee continues to develop projects to empower women’s economy. Zehra Mihemed gave information about their works and told us that they will put their wheat and tandoori projects into effect in 2022.

08:30

Women have founded Gölbaşı Women’s Cooperative in Sensur province. Emine Köseler, the chair of the cooperative, says they want to encourage women to take part in the production, “Such cooperatives should be founded everywhere in the region.”

10:00

Stuffed mussels sold on the streets of Istanbul are made by women, particularly Kurdish women, to earn a living. These women spend 12 hours a day making them. We spoke to Xecê Çivak, who is from Mardin province, and Didar Nahme, who is from the Dirbêsiyê city of Rojava, about their lives in Istanbul and how they earn a living by making stuffed mussels.

10:12

Spinning wool into yarn is one of the cultures of the nomads. After dyeing yarn, they use them to produce tents, bags, carpets, and rugs. Amsha Al Munif is one of the women preserving this culture in Deir ez-Zor.