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Information & Documentation Office

Providing accurate, on-the-ground information on security issues and the work of YPJ, alongside documenting human rights violations and war crimes in North & East Syria.

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Information & Documentation Office

We inform the international community and wider public with on-the-ground information about the activities and tasks of YPJ. We also report on human rights violations and war crimes in our territory, primarily committed by the Turkish State and ISIS.

ABOUT US

Learn more about the aims of the YPJ
Information & Documentation Office

We inform the international community and wider public with on-the-ground information about the activities and tasks of YPJ. We also report on human rights violations and war crimes in our territory, primarily committed by the Turkish State and ISIS.

About YPJ

Learn about the history and achievements of the Women’s Protection Units - understand our aims, and our struggle for freedom and democracy.

The Womens Protection Units YPJ is an all-female military self-defense force that was founded in 2013 with the aim to protect the people and women of Rojava and their right of self-administration.

The YPJ soon became an ethnic diverse force, as women from Arab, Assyrian, Armenian and other origins joined our ranks.

About YPJ

Learn about the history and achievements of the Women’s Protection Units - understand our aims, and our struggle for freedom and democracy.

“A rose grows thorns to protect itself. You cannot imagine a rose without thorns. That is why self-defense is a must. All living creatures need protection, just as much as they need nutrition and reproduction.”

Abdullah Öcalan

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Articles

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research and analysis...

Understand the ongoing situation in North & East Syria

Defending the struggle for a free life (Part 2 of 2)

The foundation of YPJ and its connection to Öcalan’s paradigm

Defending the struggle for a free life (Part 1 of 2)

The history and meaning of the international complot against Abdullah Öcalan

Video: The imprisonment of Abdullah Öcalan analysed by YPJ members

Members of YPJ and HPC-Jin are evaluating the international complot against Abdullah Öcalan that led to his imprisonment on February 15, 1999

YPJ fighter Sozdar Gelhat: “I want to be able to prevent new attacks.”

In an interview, YPJ fighter Sozdar Gelhat explains how the attacks on Derik made her feel more responsibility to play an active role in the resistance.

Resources

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War Statistics

An annual account of the military engagements and operations in North and East Syria, with accurate information and statistics.

Brochure

The history of YPJ and its importance in the social transformation of AANES

Mission Statement

The essential principles and organizational structure of YPJ, establishing our general aims in the struggle for a free society.

Liberation Statements

Written proclamations from regions successfully liberated from the hands of ISIS.

Resources

Access accurate information,
official documents, and statements from YPJ…

Access accurate information, official documents, and statements from YPJ…

War Statistics

Giving a annual information and statistics about the military engagements and operations in North and East Syria.

Brochure

The history of YPJ and its importance in the social transformation of AANES

Mission Statement

The essential principles and organizational structure of YPJ, establishing our general aims in the struggle for a free society.

Liberation Statements

Written proclamations from regions successfully liberated from the hands of ISIS.

“It’s not just about using weapons, it’s about standing up for one’s rights, one identity, for everything that belongs to a human being. We try to create this awareness: an attack on one woman is an attack on all women. With this in mind, women need to organize themselves. When unity and togetherness is created, we all become stronger.”

Newroz Ehmed

Newroz quote

Watch our videos and learn more about the political situation in North & East Syria and the experiences of YPJ fighters.