Remember Me Under the ☀️ - With over 250 original submissions of Kurdish women, we launched our digital library last month. Visit: www.thejiyanarchives.com

Ali Mallah. You may have seen his photo (taken in Brooklyn, NYC) making the rounds on the Kurdish scene. A very humble Kurd who was once an iconic body builder: youtu.be/Br4-w16Ola4?...

Bahê Xan: 100 years of Enduring Arrows and Spears — The Jiyan Archives Bahê's story is a testament to resilience, sacrifice, and cultural pride. Born on January 21, 1925, on a small plot of private land in Pris, on the outskirts of Halabja, she was the oldest known livin...

The oldest Kurdish woman in London died yesterday, aged 100. I met her a while ago for Jiyan. RIP Bahê Xan 🌹 www.thejiyanarchives.com/herbiji/bahe... Bahê Xan: 100 years of Enduring Arrows and Spears — The Jiyan Archives

A day in the life hunting for food and water during the Gaza famine For many in Gaza, the psychological toll of seeing their children go hungry is far worse than the physical exhaustion they feel from malnutrition and scavenging for food.

For many in Gaza, the psychological toll of seeing their children go hungry is far worse than the physical exhaustion they feel from malnutrition and scavenging for food.

"Night Witches" was a World War II nickname given to the female aviators of the Soviet 588th Night Bomber Regiment, by the Nazis. Nachthexen? Very cool.

we’ve created a media model that is incapable of understanding solidarity and like, basic humanity. I can’t tell you how many times migrants have expressed concern for Palestine or Sudan to me despite not being from there and going through hardship themselves. It’s really not that complicated

Driving in London is such a ball ache. Nothing tires me out more than enduring a 55min drive, for a 3 mile journey, with 20mph roads slapped across the lot of it.

Kafka in Kurdish | Matt Broomfield “Lovers of Franz K.,” the latest novel by Burhan Sönmez, is the first to be written in his native Kurdish.

“Lovers of Franz K.,” the latest novel by Burhan Sönmez, is the story of a German-Turkish would-be assassin who targets Max Brod, Franz Kafka’s literary executor. Why did Sönmez choose to write the novel in Kurdish?

Look at these stunning shots from Omîd Baqirî, a Kurdish lensman from Kermanshan, Eastern Kurdistan. Incredible.

International Mother Language Day: 6 Kurdish language teachers arrested, 7 sentenced to prison in 2024

International Mother Language Day: In Iran, 6 Kurdish language teachers arrested, 7 sentenced to prison in 2024
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The Awkward Pause: Iraq 2014-2024 A photography and literary book on war, love, life and resilience from the start of the ISIS war until now, by Hawre Khalid

After 10 years of photographing the ISIS war and its aftermath, Kurdish photojournalist Hawre Khalid is putting together a book of photography and writing that yields an in-depth account of the fighting, but also of love, life, & resilience.

Order your copy here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

A ★★★★½ review of GotûbêJin This invaluable documentary beautifully captures the resilience and strength of Kurdish women, who, through generations, have fought tirelessly to preserve their voices, culture, and identity in the f...

What a nourishing doc. Must watch! Also, poster by the incredible artist Rojbîn! boxd.it/8Jpd2X

A ★★★ review of The Witching Hour (2022) 11 Minutes of suspense throughout. The lead actor delivers a strong performance, adding depth to the story. The film sheds light on the harsh realities that unfold on the roads of Kurdistan, exploring...

boxd.it/8MzE6J #KurdishCinema

I think about her often - the Medusa pib-brooch by Wilhelm Lucas von
Cranach (1861-1918).

This article would have served the Kurdish women in the piece better if they weren’t mislabeled as ‘Syrian’ It's still a worthwhile read if you can overlook the identity mishap, and it's fantastic to see Orhan’s photos included.

Gorgeous thread by Sham 🫶🏼

Based on one witness testimony supplied by the state…these fascists will never leave Kurdish mothers in peace. Torment after torment.

Horrible news, she never stood a chance.

I love this!

I don’t know why I bite off more than I can chew sometimes, but lord do I have some diabolically big tasks to finish.

Iran — The Supreme Court has
rejected the request for a retrial for #PakhshanAzizi, a Kurdish woman political prisoner and social worker sentenced to death.
CHRI calls on the UN and Member States to urge that the Iranian authorities immediately and fully annul Pakhshan Azizi's death sentence.

The heartiest words I’ve received all week came from a voice note this evening via a lady in Qamişlo who said “I’m ready when you are. I know you’re building this on your own, may you live long, darling”.

I cannot wait to tuck into the films this year ☀️💐

Kobane marks 10 years of liberation from ISIS amid escalating Turkish threats A decade after the Kurdish-led People's Protection Units (YPG) and Women's Protection Units (YPJ) forces repelled a prolonged ISIS siege,

Kobane marks 10 years of liberation from ISIS amid escalating Turkish threats https://buff.ly/3EcOGxp

Here's why you might be automatically following Trump on Instagram, Facebook In the days since Donald Trump assumed office, many people online have begun expressing alarm to find they were unwittingly following Trump on Instagram and Facebook.

Following Donald Trump and JD Vance is the U2 of our generation. abcnews.go.com/US/automatic...

Supas!

Where can we purchase some of those zines?

Fatimê, the Tireless Soul of Qamişlo — The Jiyan Archives Fatimê Mahmoud, the tireless soul of Qamişlo - A fighter and formidable matriarch from the village of Xirbet Zîb in Qamişlo, Western Kurdistan.

Meet Fatimê Mahmoud, the tireless soul of Qamişlo - A fighter and formidable matriarch from the village of Xirbet Zîb in Qamişlo, Western Kurdistan. Short article and gallery now online: www.thejiyanarchives.com/herbiji/fati...

Anyone with half a brain cell watched this story unfold with a massive side-eye. It was abnormally unethical and overdone.

Beautiful day for Utd and Celtic.