Kongra Star (Kurdish for Star Congress), founded in 2005 under the name of Yekîtiya Star (Kurdish for Star Union of Women), is a confederation of women's organizations in Rojava, Syria. The name Star "refers to the ancient Mesopoamian goddess Ishtar, and nowadays the name also refers to celestial stars."[1] They have been instrumental in the significant advances made in gender relations in the region. Its work is based on the claim that "without the liberation of women, a truly free society is impossible."[2] One of its founding members is Îlham Ehmed, former co-chair of the Syrian Democratic Council.[3]
- ^ Knapp, Michael; Flach; Ayboğa (2016). "A Women's Revolution". Revolution in Rojava. Pluto Press. pp. 64–67.
- ^ "The Women Leading a Social Revolution in Syria's Rojava". Newsweek. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ "Interview with Ilham Ahmad Co-chair of Syria Democratic Council (MSD)". February 14, 2017.