As a result of the 52-year struggle led by Rêber Apo, the Kurdistan Freedom Movement has set an example for the whole world in terms of equal representation.
SİNAN SAHIN
ANF
SİNAN SAHIN
NEWS CENTER
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
When equality is mentioned, the most basic point that comes to people's minds is the issue of rights. In a period when the right to life is recognized for all living things, borders are not crossed, and the right to life is not denied, equality can only be mentioned. Today, the issue of equality has been the subject of debates between men and women. One of the basic principles of democracy has been accepted as women's freedom.
The higher the democratic level of a society, the more evident the level of equality becomes. For this reason, in societies where there is equality, people; They are equally represented in all areas of life such as politics, elections, thought and freedom. Thus, equal representation is not only in the political field; It also settles in people's minds in religion, nation, culture, nature and relations between men and women. Unfortunately, one of the problems that persists to this day is the issue of equal representation.
The dominance of the male-dominated mentality has weakened the understanding of equality and equal representation, and has prevented the recognition of such an understanding in many systems. The state mentality, which accepts only one gender as the basis, has first of all removed women from political power and also dispersed the perception of the society about women. The male-dominated system has stolen all the historical values of women and emptied their essence. It has condemned society to deep slavery along with women.
After this understanding, the co-life model and joint management were erased from the memory of the society over time. All knowledge and understanding in society have been detached from historical social realities, denying the truth of nature and women, that is, the fact that women have the power to rule. The male-dominated understanding, which is incompatible with social values, has shaped science and truths according to its interests. For this reason, the male-dominated mentality was shaped within the state culture; Although he used concepts such as equality, democracy and freedom from time to time, their essence was completely based on the understanding of sovereignty.
Therefore, it is normal for the mind of the state to see even the smallest criticism as a threat and to perceive it as a rebellion against its own system. On this basis, the understanding of equal representation has never been accepted by the state mentality, and women's rights have been constantly denied. Despite the rapid developments in the field of science and technology in this century, many important data are still in the hands of humanity; However, the male-dominated mentality is also deepening, creating more obstacles to free and equal life.
This one-sided system sees women as weak-willed; However, in nature, all beings are in harmony and each of them carries a mission and responsibility. However, the state has disrupted social harmony and made nations, religions, cultures and most of all women invisible. The essence of this understanding is that society is seen as worthless and ignorant; It decides on its own, does not recognize the will of the society, only protects its own power. It suppresses women, individuals, nations, religions and other cultures in a way that serves its own interests and ignores their existence.
EQUAL REPRESENTATION IS THE BASIC PRINCIPLE OF DEMOCRACY
Every group or society; Ethnicities, beliefs and cultural communities, every individual of society contributes to the enrichment of humanity. Despite this wealth, men keep women away from social, political and political activities and especially exclude them from management and decision-making processes. Women's non-participation in the administration expresses a backward situation in terms of the principles of democracy.
However, women's participation is a basic measure in the construction of democracy and paves the way for collective struggle; It limits the man's understanding of governing society alone. The aim of equal representation is to bring society to freedom and democracy based on equality between both sexes. Because joint work constitutes the essence of communal life established on the basis of justice.
Women's participation in political decision-making mechanisms has a great impact on society; It raises the level of democracy in the fields of equality, justice, rights and morality. In addition, collective and active representation brings together all the compositions of society.
There are few examples of equal representation in the world; However, this does not mean that systems do not implement this method at all. In the 1980s, the German Green Party adopted a 50 percent quota for both sexes and adjusted its internal regulations accordingly. This approach also affected other parties; Towards the end of the 1980s, some parties based on similar quotas within their own bodies. The German Green Party implemented the co-chairmanship system and implemented the joint presidency consisting of one woman and one man.
In this context, the Kurdistan Freedom Movement has set an example for the whole world in terms of equal representation as a result of the 52-year struggle led by Rêber Apo.
On November 20, 2004, Rêber Apo announced his determination on the co-chairmanship system and said: "The fact that parties do not have internal democracy is a fundamental problem for all parties in Turkey. If democracy is not built within the party, politics cannot be democratic; if politics is not democratic, society cannot be democratic; If society is not democratic, the state cannot be democratic."
On this basis, the co-chairmanship system started to be implemented in elections in Bakur in 2005. The first party to implement the co-chairmanship system in Turkey was the Democratic Society Party (DTP).
Likewise, in 2010, DBP implemented this system in all Kurdistan provinces. The HDP, on the other hand, entered the elections with the co-chairmanship system throughout Turkey in the 2013 local elections and the 2015 general elections, becoming the first party in Turkey's history to implement this model nationwide. This system is still in force today and produces important results in the struggle for women's freedom and society.
Another important example is Rojava. With the beginning of the Rojava Revolution, equal quotas were taken as a basis for the construction of the democratic nation system and the co-chairmanship system began to be implemented as the basic method of democracy. In Rojava, this system has settled from all areas of life to the smallest community, the communes. Since the commune is the most basic unit of society, the co-chairmanship system is also the basic principle of the commune. Women and men make policies equally, discuss social needs together and make decisions together. This has transformed men's approach to a certain level.
WHY EQUAL REPRESENTATION SYSTEM?
The equal representation system is an alternative to statist, centralist and despotic systems that do not recognize the will of society and the individual. This system is a method of democratic politics. Diversity enables the development of free mind and also builds true common life.
When we talk about equal representation, we are not only talking about equality between men and women, but also about the equal right of young people, different peoples, cultures and beliefs to equal political representation. The basic criteria of this system are collective and joint work.
Equal representation advances a democratic and egalitarian order; It opens up space for different opinions to emerge and prevents the authoritarian perspective. Its purpose is to ensure that the political, social and economic spheres are governed on a fair and dialectical basis.
Equal representation protects the rights of minorities and creates stability based on social peace. The understanding of the democratic nation sees the unity of peoples and equal representation as a wealth. In this sense, peace, tranquility, justice, equality, freedom and democracy become the main goal. It has been of great importance to educate the society on this issue in order to develop the understanding of equal representation in society and to create a culture of free life. The democratic nation model will neutralize the sexist, statist and nationalist system thanks to the organization of free individuals in the political and cultural field.
This model has also become practical in Rojava. All peoples, beliefs and cultures take part and are represented in the 'Democratic Autonomous Administration' system with their free will.
Equal representation of men and women in all areas of work and struggle has set an example for all peoples of the world. In addition, women participate in social work and make decisions with their own identity and free will.
This system has also created radical changes in the mentality of society. In particular, a real revolution has taken place against the sexist understanding that says 'A woman's job is only housework'. Today, Kurdish women are both the pioneer and the executor of a free society. This approach strengthens the social existence and puts the understanding of common, communal struggle on a solid basis.
SİNAN SAHIN
NEWS CENTER
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
When equality is mentioned, the most basic point that comes to people's minds is the issue of rights. In a period when the right to life is recognized for all living things, borders are not crossed, and the right to life is not denied, equality can only be mentioned. Today, the issue of equality has been the subject of debates between men and women. One of the basic principles of democracy has been accepted as women's freedom.
The higher the democratic level of a society, the more evident the level of equality becomes. For this reason, in societies where there is equality, people; They are equally represented in all areas of life such as politics, elections, thought and freedom. Thus, equal representation is not only in the political field; It also settles in people's minds in religion, nation, culture, nature and relations between men and women. Unfortunately, one of the problems that persists to this day is the issue of equal representation.
The dominance of the male-dominated mentality has weakened the understanding of equality and equal representation, and has prevented the recognition of such an understanding in many systems. The state mentality, which accepts only one gender as the basis, has first of all removed women from political power and also dispersed the perception of the society about women. The male-dominated system has stolen all the historical values of women and emptied their essence. It has condemned society to deep slavery along with women.
After this understanding, the co-life model and joint management were erased from the memory of the society over time. All knowledge and understanding in society have been detached from historical social realities, denying the truth of nature and women, that is, the fact that women have the power to rule. The male-dominated understanding, which is incompatible with social values, has shaped science and truths according to its interests. For this reason, the male-dominated mentality was shaped within the state culture; Although he used concepts such as equality, democracy and freedom from time to time, their essence was completely based on the understanding of sovereignty.
Therefore, it is normal for the mind of the state to see even the smallest criticism as a threat and to perceive it as a rebellion against its own system. On this basis, the understanding of equal representation has never been accepted by the state mentality, and women's rights have been constantly denied. Despite the rapid developments in the field of science and technology in this century, many important data are still in the hands of humanity; However, the male-dominated mentality is also deepening, creating more obstacles to free and equal life.
This one-sided system sees women as weak-willed; However, in nature, all beings are in harmony and each of them carries a mission and responsibility. However, the state has disrupted social harmony and made nations, religions, cultures and most of all women invisible. The essence of this understanding is that society is seen as worthless and ignorant; It decides on its own, does not recognize the will of the society, only protects its own power. It suppresses women, individuals, nations, religions and other cultures in a way that serves its own interests and ignores their existence.
EQUAL REPRESENTATION IS THE BASIC PRINCIPLE OF DEMOCRACY
Every group or society; Ethnicities, beliefs and cultural communities, every individual of society contributes to the enrichment of humanity. Despite this wealth, men keep women away from social, political and political activities and especially exclude them from management and decision-making processes. Women's non-participation in the administration expresses a backward situation in terms of the principles of democracy.
However, women's participation is a basic measure in the construction of democracy and paves the way for collective struggle; It limits the man's understanding of governing society alone. The aim of equal representation is to bring society to freedom and democracy based on equality between both sexes. Because joint work constitutes the essence of communal life established on the basis of justice.
Women's participation in political decision-making mechanisms has a great impact on society; It raises the level of democracy in the fields of equality, justice, rights and morality. In addition, collective and active representation brings together all the compositions of society.
There are few examples of equal representation in the world; However, this does not mean that systems do not implement this method at all. In the 1980s, the German Green Party adopted a 50 percent quota for both sexes and adjusted its internal regulations accordingly. This approach also affected other parties; Towards the end of the 1980s, some parties based on similar quotas within their own bodies. The German Green Party implemented the co-chairmanship system and implemented the joint presidency consisting of one woman and one man.
In this context, the Kurdistan Freedom Movement has set an example for the whole world in terms of equal representation as a result of the 52-year struggle led by Rêber Apo.
On November 20, 2004, Rêber Apo announced his determination on the co-chairmanship system and said: "The fact that parties do not have internal democracy is a fundamental problem for all parties in Turkey. If democracy is not built within the party, politics cannot be democratic; if politics is not democratic, society cannot be democratic; If society is not democratic, the state cannot be democratic."
On this basis, the co-chairmanship system started to be implemented in elections in Bakur in 2005. The first party to implement the co-chairmanship system in Turkey was the Democratic Society Party (DTP).
Likewise, in 2010, DBP implemented this system in all Kurdistan provinces. The HDP, on the other hand, entered the elections with the co-chairmanship system throughout Turkey in the 2013 local elections and the 2015 general elections, becoming the first party in Turkey's history to implement this model nationwide. This system is still in force today and produces important results in the struggle for women's freedom and society.
Another important example is Rojava. With the beginning of the Rojava Revolution, equal quotas were taken as a basis for the construction of the democratic nation system and the co-chairmanship system began to be implemented as the basic method of democracy. In Rojava, this system has settled from all areas of life to the smallest community, the communes. Since the commune is the most basic unit of society, the co-chairmanship system is also the basic principle of the commune. Women and men make policies equally, discuss social needs together and make decisions together. This has transformed men's approach to a certain level.
WHY EQUAL REPRESENTATION SYSTEM?
The equal representation system is an alternative to statist, centralist and despotic systems that do not recognize the will of society and the individual. This system is a method of democratic politics. Diversity enables the development of free mind and also builds true common life.
When we talk about equal representation, we are not only talking about equality between men and women, but also about the equal right of young people, different peoples, cultures and beliefs to equal political representation. The basic criteria of this system are collective and joint work.
Equal representation advances a democratic and egalitarian order; It opens up space for different opinions to emerge and prevents the authoritarian perspective. Its purpose is to ensure that the political, social and economic spheres are governed on a fair and dialectical basis.
Equal representation protects the rights of minorities and creates stability based on social peace. The understanding of the democratic nation sees the unity of peoples and equal representation as a wealth. In this sense, peace, tranquility, justice, equality, freedom and democracy become the main goal. It has been of great importance to educate the society on this issue in order to develop the understanding of equal representation in society and to create a culture of free life. The democratic nation model will neutralize the sexist, statist and nationalist system thanks to the organization of free individuals in the political and cultural field.
This model has also become practical in Rojava. All peoples, beliefs and cultures take part and are represented in the 'Democratic Autonomous Administration' system with their free will.
Equal representation of men and women in all areas of work and struggle has set an example for all peoples of the world. In addition, women participate in social work and make decisions with their own identity and free will.
This system has also created radical changes in the mentality of society. In particular, a real revolution has taken place against the sexist understanding that says 'A woman's job is only housework'. Today, Kurdish women are both the pioneer and the executor of a free society. This approach strengthens the social existence and puts the understanding of common, communal struggle on a solid basis.
'Peace and Democratic Society' meeting in Toronto
A meeting was held in Toronto, Canada, where the Peace and Democratic Society process, which was initiated with the call of Leader Apo, the developments in the Middle East and the future of the peoples were discussed.
A meeting was held in Toronto, Canada, where the Peace and Democratic Society process, which was initiated with the call of Leader Apo, the developments in the Middle East and the future of the peoples were discussed.
ANF
TORONTO
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The meeting, held at the Canadian Kurdish Community Center, started with a moment of silence for Kurdistan and the Martyrs of the Revolution.
Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) Mêrdîn Deputy Salihe Aydeniz drew attention to the importance of the process initiated by Leader Apo in his speech at the meeting. Saliha Aydeniz said, "Everyone's contribution is absolutely necessary for the construction of peace and democracy in Kurdistan and Turkey."
Pointing to the changing balances in the world and in the Middle East, Saliha Aydeniz said, "There are developments that concern the Kurds and the peoples of Turkey. This process was initiated with the joint efforts of both sides and the point reached is the construction of peace and democratic society that will benefit all peoples."
Emphasizing that the process developed differently from the known peace examples in the world, the DEM Party Deputy said, "Unlike the peace solutions experienced in countries such as the Basques, Ireland and the Philippines, we are moving forward with a new solution model suitable for the sociological structure of our peoples and we have started to get results."
Stating that the process was explained to the public through thousands of meetings, panels and seminars, Saliha Aydeniz stated that diaspora Kurds also have a responsibility: "This process concerns not only those living in Turkey and Kurdistan, but also the Kurdistanis living there. We also expect contributions from our migrated people. It is valuable and meaningful that everyone is involved in this process."
The meeting ended with the questions of the participants about the process and evaluations on the latest developments in Rojava.
TORONTO
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The meeting, held at the Canadian Kurdish Community Center, started with a moment of silence for Kurdistan and the Martyrs of the Revolution.
Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) Mêrdîn Deputy Salihe Aydeniz drew attention to the importance of the process initiated by Leader Apo in his speech at the meeting. Saliha Aydeniz said, "Everyone's contribution is absolutely necessary for the construction of peace and democracy in Kurdistan and Turkey."
Pointing to the changing balances in the world and in the Middle East, Saliha Aydeniz said, "There are developments that concern the Kurds and the peoples of Turkey. This process was initiated with the joint efforts of both sides and the point reached is the construction of peace and democratic society that will benefit all peoples."
Emphasizing that the process developed differently from the known peace examples in the world, the DEM Party Deputy said, "Unlike the peace solutions experienced in countries such as the Basques, Ireland and the Philippines, we are moving forward with a new solution model suitable for the sociological structure of our peoples and we have started to get results."
Stating that the process was explained to the public through thousands of meetings, panels and seminars, Saliha Aydeniz stated that diaspora Kurds also have a responsibility: "This process concerns not only those living in Turkey and Kurdistan, but also the Kurdistanis living there. We also expect contributions from our migrated people. It is valuable and meaningful that everyone is involved in this process."
The meeting ended with the questions of the participants about the process and evaluations on the latest developments in Rojava.
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