{"id":129121,"date":"2025-08-31T19:19:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T19:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=129121"},"modified":"2025-08-31T19:19:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T19:19:52","slug":"ypj-kurdish-women-leading-the-fight-against-isis-and-defending-rightsby-atoun-jan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/129121\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0YPJ: Kurdish Women leading the fight against ISIS and defending rightsBy Atoun Jan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) <\/strong>\u2013 The Women\u2019s Protection Units (YPJ), an all-female Kurdish unit, emerged in 2013 as a formidable force against ISIS and a symbol of women\u2019s empowerment in northeast Syria. Their pivotal role in the defense of Kobani in 2014 garnered international acclaim, highlighting their strategic importance and ideological commitment to gender equality and democratic governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initially founded as a response to the escalating threat of ISIS, the YPJ quickly became integral to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a multi-ethnic coalition that has played a central role in the region\u2019s security and governance. Their participation in key battles, including the liberation of Raqqa and the rescue of Yazidis from Mount Sinjar, underscored their tactical acumen and humanitarian ethos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite facing significant challenges, including limited resources and external threats, the YPJ has maintained a steadfast commitment to its founding principles. 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