Medya News
Daily News
Breaking News
Subscribe
  • Home
  • All News
  • Opinion
  • Kurdistan
  • Women
  • Politics
  • Human Rights
  • More
    • Audio Articles
    • Economy
    • Culture & Art
    • Ecology
    • Newsletter
    • Daily News
Youtube
PODCAST
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • All News
  • Opinion
  • Kurdistan
  • Women
  • Politics
  • Human Rights
  • More
    • Audio Articles
    • Economy
    • Culture & Art
    • Ecology
    • Newsletter
    • Daily News
Youtube
PODCAST
No Result
View All Result
Medya News

Kurdish Women’s Library unveiled in Iraqi Kurdistan honouring slain scholar Nagihan Akarsel

The Kurdish Women's Library, a testament to the enduring legacy of the late journalist-academic Nagihan Akarsel, has been unveiled in Suleymaniyah in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The institution aims to challenge historical narratives dominated by male voices and elevate the history of Kurdish women.

3:08 pm 24/06/2023
A A
Share post

The Kurdish Women’s Library, a project spearheaded by the slain Kurdish journalist-academic Nagihan Akarsel, has been inaugurated in the city of Suleymaniyah in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Akarsel, assassinated on 4 October 2022 in Suleymaniyah, was renowned for her tireless dedication to feminist scholarship and women’s journalism.

With a firm commitment to challenging the prevailing narrative dominated by male perspectives, the women behind the library have embarked on a mission to “write women’s history in women’s voices.” Their ultimate goal is to shed light on the history of Kurdish women, bringing to the forefront the multifaceted reality of their lives and asserting the foundations of a liberated female identity, countering the marginalisation and disregard they have historically faced.

The institution is poised to become a vital hub containing works reflecting the struggles, achievements, culture, and consciousness of Kurdish women from the past to the present. The collection will encompass scholarly analyses and literary expressions written about women and including, crucially, those penned by women themselves.

The library will further house an invaluable archive and memory centre, meticulously documenting oral traditions passed down through the generations. These include narratives like fairy tales, lullabies, folk songs, laments and ballads. Beyond the written word, the library aims to preserve a diverse array of visual and auditory artworks, ensuring their safeguarding for future generations.

As a dynamic platform, the library aspires to become a catalyst for the gathering and dissemination of women’s creative and intellectual contributions across various domains, from literature, art, and academia to politics, philosophy and science. It will serve as a space for discussion, research and the recording and sharing of women’s cultural and material heritage and memory.

As a distinguished member of the Jineology Research Centre and an influential editor of the trilingual journal Jineolojî, published in Turkish, Kurdish and English, Akarsel had earned a formidable reputation for her groundbreaking work. At the time of her death, she had been actively involved in the establishment of a Jineology Academy and the creation of the Kurdish Women’s Library.

 


Share post
Tags: Jineology Research CentrelibraryTrending

Related Posts

Turkish police block pro-Kurdish party’s press conference, assault journalists

Turkish police block pro-Kurdish party’s press conference, assault journalists

October 2, 2023
Daily News: 2 October 2023

Daily News: 2 October 2023

October 2, 2023
Isolation of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan continues as calls for resistance grow

Isolation of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan continues as calls for resistance grow

October 2, 2023
Iraqi president condemns Turkish air strikes, military presence in Kurdistan Region

Iraqi president condemns Turkish air strikes, military presence in Kurdistan Region

October 2, 2023
International women’s delegation meets UN special rapporteur, demands justice for Nagihan Akarsel

International women’s delegation meets UN special rapporteur, demands justice for Nagihan Akarsel

October 2, 2023
Turkey imposes gagging order on investigation into prominent political arrests

Turkey imposes gagging order on investigation into prominent political arrests

October 2, 2023

Videos

Turkish police block pro-Kurdish party’s press conference, assault journalists
POLITICS

Turkish police block pro-Kurdish party’s press conference, assault journalists

October 2, 2023

All News

Turkish police block pro-Kurdish party’s press conference, assault journalists

Daily News: 2 October 2023

Isolation of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan continues as calls for resistance grow

Iraqi president condemns Turkish air strikes, military presence in Kurdistan Region

International women’s delegation meets UN special rapporteur, demands justice for Nagihan Akarsel

Turkey imposes gagging order on investigation into prominent political arrests

medya-newslogo-light

Impressum

About us

Privacy Policy

Subscribe
Contact

 

No Result
View All Result
  • All News
  • Opinion
  • Kurdistan
  • Women
  • Politics
  • Human Rights
  • Ecology
  • Economy
  • Culture & Art
  • Daily News
  • Breaking News
  • Newsletter
  • Authors
  • Podcast

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Get the Medya News’s newsletters straight to your inbox
Loading
Contact