Wishing all abundant blessings as the lights of Hanukkah intertwine w/ the Christmas lights. May this rare coincidence of celebrations—rooted in faith, miracles, & love—fill the hearts & homes of my Jewish & Christian friends w/ peace, happiness, bright awakenings. Happy #Hanukkah & #MerryChristmas!

‎(1/6) Christmas is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Over time, it’s evolved into a global cultural and religious celebration with both sacred and secular traditions.

‎While ⁦‪#Christmas ‬⁩primarily marks the birth of Jesus, it also encompasses other symbolic aspects, such as …

(1/2) Gazi Üniversitesi öğrencisiyken ailesine destek olmak için kurye olarak çalışan ve trafikte uyardığı üç kişi tarafından boğazından bıçaklanarak hayatını kaybeden #SametÖzgül’ün annesi Hacer Baran:

“Türkiye dinle beni, bir evladım öldü, iki kişi serbest kaldı.”

#SametÖzgülAdaletBekliyor

People don’t realize how much strength it takes to pull your own self out of a dark place mentally.
So, if you’ve done that today or any day, be proud of yourself!

The hormonal stages in a woman’s life— #menstruation, #pregnancy, #postpartum, #perimenopause, and #menopause—aren’t just personal experiences; they ripple out, impacting families, communities, and society as a whole….talking about these topics openly …

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“Civil death”
“Social genocide”

These terms echo the stories of systemic persecution in #Turkey. As a powerful reminder of the human cost of #authoritarianism, Freedom Convention reflected heartfelt pleas for justice to the exposure of weaponized laws & the stigmatization of people as terrorists.

Lawyer Dilek Ekmekçi’s, who exposed the abuse of girls in state dorms, been imprisoned for nearly 3 months & on hunger strike for 27 days.

She was forcibly admitted to a psychiatric hospital, stripped of her clothing & handcuffed—a cruel act & sexual assault to silence her.
#DilekEkmekçiyeÖzgürlük

#KızCocuklarıDavası, hem yargilanan onca masum o genc icin cok muhim hem de tum yargi sisteminin halini gösteren ve gelecege yonelik de emsal teskil eden, teskil edecek olan bir dava. Yani mustakil bir dava degil aslinda.
@laledemirkazan.bsky.social

Today, I spoke with a 17-year-old girl who confided in me about the deep depression she experiences as a young woman under immense pressure witnessing the turmoil & injustices in the world. It’s heartbreaking to see how these burdens & human cruelty weigh so heavily on the younger generation.

Tu bî xer hatî!

30 sal…
Ji xwiha bêhtir ne hêsan e…
Zarokî, ciwanî, mezinbûn…
Jiyana mezinek.

Bi xer bibe azadî!
Bi xer bibe şîn û keskî!

Her û her ji bo hemû kevtîyan…

#ilhansamiçomak

Women face violence even while resisting the rising violent assaults, rapes, femicide.
Taksim, Istanbul was under police lockdown as women defy a ban on demonstrations for Int’l Day for the Elimination of #ViolenceAgainstWomen & hundreds of protesters were detained.
@stefsimanowitz.bsky.social

🧶[1/4] It was a truly unforgettable & inspiring evening spent with a remarkable group of vibrant, thoughtful, and compassionate young individuals at the Friendsgiving event organized by YouthislandNy and TCCLongIsland. I felt deeply honored to be invited to share my reflections on …
#thanksgiving

🧶 [1/2] I miss my students...
Joining them at the start of their life journeys, in the freshness of their youth,
Watching them grow & thrive...
Learning together, dreaming together, building futures side by side…

#MemoriesOfTeachers purged by the autocratic government of #Turkiye

#Dersim Mayor’s been imprisoned on baseless charges, replaced by a trustee as part of a deliberate effort to suppress Kurdish identity.

Recently, trustees have been appointed to the municipalities of Esenyurt, Batman, Mardin, & Halfeti, blatantly disregarding the democratic will of the people.

Diyarbakir Governor banned the slogan “Jin, Jiyan, Azadî”.
Well, it is not just a slogan; it is a philosophy of life. No ban or oppression can silence the screams for women’s freedom.
Women, life, and freedom will echo everywhere!

#JinJiyanAzadi

Together w/hundreds of academics & activists from diverse disciplines, exploring issues of women, gender, social justice & security…

Thinking, listening, speaking, connecting, supporting, empowering one another…

And, honored being elected as the Muslim+ Feminist Committee leader…
#NWSA2024