MAF-DAD Co-Chair: A legal framework covering all consequences of the conflict must be established
Emphasizing that the legal framework must also be of a nature that covers all consequences MAF-DAD Co-Chair Heike Geisweid stated, "The process must serve as a starting point for the participation of those affected by the conflict in democratic politics and life."
'We wave a Democratic Iran' conference at the European Parliament
Speakers at the Iran conference at the European Parliament described the repression faced by various communities, and called for a decentralized Iran in which the rights of all peoples are recognized as part of a democratic future.
ILO: 54 million children working in hazardous conditions
The ILO announced that millions of children around the world are still part of the labor force, and that a significant portion of them are working in hazardous conditions.
Letter from 82 Nobel Laureates to Committee of Ministers for Abdullah Öcalan
Eighty two Nobel Laureates have sent a letter to Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe for Kurdish People's Leader Abdullah Öcalan. The letter stressed for the imlementation of the "right to hope".
Hamish Falconer: Kurdish rights officially defined for the first time
UK Minister Hamish Falconer stated that the agreement between the SDF and Damascus officially defines Kurdish rights for the first time.
Kobanê University Delegation Visits Frankfurt University
A delegation from Kobanê University visited Frankfurt University in Germany as part of efforts to strengthen international academic relations.
National Tribute held for Philosopher Edgar Morin
A national ceremony was held for philosopher and sociologist Edgar Morin, who passed away recently.
European Parliament to host ‘We Weave a Democratic Iran’ conference
A conference titled “We Weave a Democratic Iran” will be held at the European Parliament in Brussels.
Intervention from Israel to the Sumud Flotilla
Israel intervened in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set out to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, in the Mediterranean. As a result of the intervention, contact was lost with 18 boats from the Flotilla.
Kariane Westrheim: Öcalan’s freedom is essential for lasting peace
Kariane Westrheim, stating that the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers granting Turkey additional time for Abdullah Öcalan’s “right to hope” will undermine its authority, said, “His freedom and participation are essential not only for justice but for lasting peace, democracy, and stability.”
Amnesty International 2025 report: We are confronting the most challenging moment of our age
International Amnesty has released its 2025 report. The report stated that major powers and companies have carried out attacks on international law and human rights.
Surbone: Rojava’s stability needs Syrian guarantees and Öcalan’s release as symbolic recognition
Italian thinker Andrea Surbone, noting that Rojava holds the potential to be a starting point for global change, stated: “This gradual process requires Syrian guarantees of Rojava’s stability, peace, and integrity, as well as Öcalan’s release as a symbolic recognition of the Rojava model.”
‘Iran is using executions and torture to prevent uprising threats’
During the ongoing war between the US-Israel and Iran, all rights of prisoners have been suspended. Shahrokh Tavakoli, editor of the “Voice of Prisoners in Iran” website said the Iranian authorities fear their own population more than any external enemy, and called for increased international pressure rather than simple condemnation.
Number of orphaned children in Gaza reach 64,616
The Ministry of Social Development in Gaza has announced that 64,616 children have been left orphaned as a result of the war.
Statement from CFWIJ for journalist kidnapped in Baghdad
The Coalition for Women in Journalism (CFWIJ) has announced that its member, Italian-American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, has been abducted in Baghdad by the Iran-backed Khatb’ Hezbollah, and has called on the authorities to ensure the journalist’s safety.