“Women’s Protection Units” (YPJ) in Rojava (Northern Syria) are well-known for actively fighting against Isis. As a Middle-Eastern woman, I found their battle very inspiring. Since most of them…
The Azadi square is one of the busiest parts of Tehran. Yet, on the last day of the Nowrouz Holidays (Sizdah-Bedar), which is among the liveliest times of…
The World Cup happens within the intersection of all I hate politically: ‘Flags’ that separate us by symbols, ‘Nation-States’ that define our happiness to own and rule over…
The beginning of spring, which marks the first day of the Solar Hijri calendar, is celebrated as a collective performance of hope in Kurdistan. In addition to being…