INFLUENTIAL KURDISH WOMEN
Leyla Zana
Leyla Zana, a prominent Kurdish politician, faced imprisonment for her activism in Turkey. Born in 1961, she entered politics in 1991, speaking Kurdish during her swearing-in, leading to legal challenges....
Leyla Zana
Leyla Zana, a prominent Kurdish politician, faced imprisonment for her activism in Turkey. Born in 1961, she entered politics in 1991, speaking Kurdish during her swearing-in, leading to legal challenges....
Leyla Qasim
Leyla Qasim, born in 1952 into a patriotic Faylee Kurdish family in Xaneqîn, emerged as a remarkable figure in the struggle for Kurdish freedom. Relocating to Erbil at the age...
Leyla Qasim
Leyla Qasim, born in 1952 into a patriotic Faylee Kurdish family in Xaneqîn, emerged as a remarkable figure in the struggle for Kurdish freedom. Relocating to Erbil at the age...
Hapsa Khan Naqib
Hapsa Khan, an early Kurdish feminist and nationalist leader, founded Iraq's first women's school, the Kurdish Women's Association. Born in 1891, she played a key role in establishing the first...
Hapsa Khan Naqib
Hapsa Khan, an early Kurdish feminist and nationalist leader, founded Iraq's first women's school, the Kurdish Women's Association. Born in 1891, she played a key role in establishing the first...
Lady Adela
Lady Adela Jaff, also known as Adela Khanem, was a prominent Kurdish ruler of the Jaff tribe during the early 20th century. She played a key role in supporting the...
Lady Adela
Lady Adela Jaff, also known as Adela Khanem, was a prominent Kurdish ruler of the Jaff tribe during the early 20th century. She played a key role in supporting the...