05/31/2026
SOLIDARITY WITH OUR KURDISH SISTERS, FROM AUSTRALIA & THE U.S.
Today, May 31, has been designated by a coalition of Kurdish and Syrian women’s groups as a Global Day of Action in solidarity with the Women’s Protection Units, the YPJ. Over the past decade, the members of this women’s militia have demonstrated through their struggles, sacrifices and victories that women have the power to stand up for themselves and their society. They have successfully fought against jihadist forces such as ISIS and their misogynistic ideology.
They have raised awareness and demonstrated that women are the strongest force in military, political and social spheres when it comes to building democratic structures. They continue to defend the achievements of the Rojava revolution – women’s rights, women’s political and social participation and societal diversity – against the Islamist and misogynistic mentality of the interim government.
The YPJ proves that women everywhere have the ability and the right to defend themselves collectively and thus protect their country, their people, and their society.
Radical Women supports the demand that the YPJ be integrated into the Syrian army as a unit to protect women and democratic values. Together we raise the call “Long live the YPJ, a symbol of dignity and struggle! We are all YPJ! Self-defense is our natural right!”
https://kongra-star.org/.../international-solidarity.../
https://womendefendrojava.net/.../we-are-all-ypj.../
