The Kurdish women’s movement in Europe (TJK-E) called for a northern Germany-wide demonstration in Hamburg on the occasion of the International Day against Violence against Women on November 25th this Saturday. Under the motto “Your war means our blood – with Jin Jiyan Azadî we defend ourselves” numerous participants marched from Hamburger Dammtor to Jungfernstieg.
A statement from the TJK-E condemned the murder of the eight-year-old girl Narin Güran in Amed (tr. Diyarbakır) and the alleged femicide of the student Rojin Kabaiş in Wan, as well as the disappearance of the Kurdish student Gülistan Doku from Dersim, which has been unsolved for two years, as well like the executions of women and queer people in Iran.
“The uprising in 2022 following the assassination of Jina Mahsa Amini shows that state-sponsored killings and executions serve primarily to break resistance and consolidate patriarchal structures,” the statement said.
In another speech by the Network Against Feminicides, the federal government’s inaction was discussed with regard to the threatened execution of the Kurdish activist Varisheh Moradi in Iran: “The German state’s silence regarding the situation in Iran is unbearably loud and shows the hypocrisy of an alleged “feminist” foreign policy,” said the speaker.
Cansu Özdemir: Violence Protection Act must be passed
Cansu Özdemir, co-chair of the left-wing faction in the Hamburg parliament, spoke at the final rally on Jungfernstieg. The 36-year-old, who is also her parliamentary group’s specialist spokesperson for women, justice policy, inclusion and anti-fascism, criticized the need for an urgently needed violence protection law due to the break in the traffic light coalition, with a view to the daily violence against women and the increasing number of femicides in Germany was at risk. It must be decided as quickly as possible – Federal Minister for Family Affairs Lisa Paus wants to bring it to the cabinet next week. Cansu Özdemir described the deportation of a woman and her two children from a Hamburg women’s shelter as unbearable.
What are the potential ramifications of Germany’s delayed implementation of the Violence Protection Act on the country’s ability to effectively address violence against women domestically and project a consistent feminist foreign policy internationally?
## Interview: Stand Up Against Violence – A Conversation on Women’s Rights
**Host:** Welcome to World Today News, where we delve into pressing global issues. Today, we’re focusing on the crucial topic of violence against women, highlighted by the recent demonstration in Hamburg organized by the Kurdish women’s movement in Europe (TJK-E). Joining us are two esteemed guests: [Guest 1 Name], a scholar specializing in Kurdish politics and women’s rights, and [Guest 2 Name], a legal expert on violence against women and advocate for the Violence Protection Act in Germany. Welcome to the program.
**Section 1: Global Connections – Connecting Local Actions to International Struggles**
**Host:** Let’s start by understanding the context of the demonstration. The TJK-E specifically mentioned several cases, from the tragic murder of Narin Güran to the ongoing executions of women in Iran. [Guest 1], how does the Kurdish women’s movement see the connection between these individualized cases and the broader fight against patriarchal violence?
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**Host:** [Guest 2], the TJK-E also criticized the German government’s silence on the case of Varisheh Moradi facing execution in Iran. How do such international events impact the fight for women’s rights within Germany?
**Guest 2:** …
**Section 2: The Urgent Need for the Violence Protection Act in Germany**
**Host:** Shifting our focus to Germany, Cansu Özdemir, co-chair of the left-wing faction in the Hamburg parliament, spoke passionately about the urgent need for a Violence Protection Act. [Guest 2], can you elaborate on the key provisions of this act and why it’s facing delays despite the increasing number of femicides in Germany?
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**Guest 1:** …
**Section 3: Collective Responsibility and Moving Forward**
**Host:** The demonstrations in Hamburg highlight the crucial role of collective action in raising awareness and demanding change. [Guest 2], what concrete steps can individuals take beyond attending protests to contribute to the fight against violence against women?
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**Host:** [Guest 1], looking towards the future, what hopes and concerns do you have for the Kurdish women’s movement in Europe and the global fight for women’s rights?
**Guest 1:** …
**Host:** Thank you both for sharing your valuable insights on this critical issue. It’s clear that achieving gender equality is a collective endeavor that demands our continued attention and action.
