Newroz TV — Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of Kurdish nation sent a message in relation to 8th March, the International Women´s Day, and was read in a meeting that was organized in the city of Amed in relation to the 8 March on 3rd February. Ocalan in his message asked women to reject the slavery and to engage in a substantial revolution.
The message of Ocalan with the title of “For the Seekers of Truth, Justice and Altruism” reads as follows:
The 8th March should not be the only day for women. The fact that only 8th March is a celebration of women indicates the deep roots of slavery of women in the world.
The struggle for women’s freedom is the subject that I seriously focus on it. I cannot see this issue less than a war for freedom. For the victory of our revolution in Kurdistan, the most fundamental issue is analyzing the life and role of women. Women are in the center of all activities from war to the process of peace and substantial freedom.
“The 21st century is the time period of freedom for women from the dark side of civilization that denied women. I call this time period as the period of darkness and ice age,” Ocalan added.
“We should not forget that living with women needs enough knowledge. Until then there would not be a substantial revolution of women and also without that knowledge change in the attitude of men and change in life is impossible. A free nation cannot be possible without free women.”
The leader of Kurdish people in the end of his message states:
“Sakine is the symbol of movement and freedom of women. Sakine’s life and her struggle was a symbol for freedom of women. The struggle of Sakine itself is a manifestation of freedom of women. It is my message for the 8th March.”
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