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1 February 2026

In Krakow, Poland, on February 1, 2026, the flag of the Women's Protection Units (YPJ), the female brigade of the official armed wing of the Kurdish Supreme Committee, is displayed at the 'All Eyes On Rojava' demonstration in solidarity with the residents of Rojava on the Main Market Square. The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, commonly known as Rojava, is a semi-autonomous region in Syria, with more than half of its population being Kurds. It is known for defeating ISIS forces and its commitment to freedom of religion and women's equality. At the end of 2024, Bashar al-Assad's rule falls, and former al-Qaeda member Ahmad al-Shara takes power with the radical Islamic group Hayat Tahrir al-Shara (HTS). President al-Shara recognizes the Kurdish language by decree and declares the Kurdish holiday of Nawruz a national holiday. However, at the same time, the Syrian army begins mass displacement of Kurds and shelling of Kurdish neighborhoods, including in Aleppo, where over 100,000 Kurds flee the city.

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29 January 2026

A young Kurdish woman wearing a traditional scarf is pictured during a car convoy protest in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, on January 20, 2026. Thousands of citizens take to the streets to express solidarity with Rojava (Northeast Syria) and condemn the military offensive by Syrian government forces. The protests, characterized by large convoys and the waving of Kurdish flags, aim to demand international protection for Kurdish civilians and support for regional autonomy amidst the escalating conflict across the border

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19 January 2026

General views of the island of Tenerife. In the picture: Teide Observatory (Observatorio Astronomico del Teide), with Teide Volcano in the background, in Teide National Park, on January 14, 2026.

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#13085368

11 December 2025

Charlotte Parmentier Lecocq, the French Minister Delegate to the Minister of Labor, Health, Solidarity, and Families, in charge of Autonomy and Disability, speaks during the debate and vote session on a bill to protect unaccompanied minors and combat homelessness at the National Assembly in Paris, France, on December 11, 2025.

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#13085372

11 December 2025

Charlotte Parmentier Lecocq, the French Minister Delegate to the Minister of Labor, Health, Solidarity, and Families, in charge of Autonomy and Disability, speaks during the debate and vote session on a bill to protect unaccompanied minors and combat homelessness at the National Assembly in Paris, France, on December 11, 2025.

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#13085377

11 December 2025

Charlotte Parmentier Lecocq, the French Minister Delegate to the Minister of Labor, Health, Solidarity, and Families, in charge of Autonomy and Disability, is seen during the debate and vote session on a bill to protect unaccompanied minors and combat homelessness at the National Assembly in Paris, France, on December 11, 2025.

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#13085375

11 December 2025

Emmanuel Gregoire, deputy of the Socialistes et Apparentes parliamentary group and rapporteur of the Social Affairs Committee, Frederic Valletoux, member of the Horizons group and chair of the Social Affairs Committee, and Charlotte Parmentier Lecocq, the French Minister Delegate to the Minister of Labor, Health, Solidarity, and Families, in charge of Autonomy and Disability, are seen during the debate and vote session on a bill to protect unaccompanied minors and combat homelessness at the National Assembly in Paris, France, on December 11, 2025.

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22 November 2025

A crowd of people, many wearing red attire, gathers during the L'Eredita delle Donne (The Legacy of Women) festival, a major event dedicated to female empowerment and skills, in Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on November 22, 2025. Participants hold a banner that reads ''Donna Vita Liberta'' (Woman Life Freedom). Speakers address the attendees while others hold up signs protesting violence and injustice, demonstrating active participation in the festival's focus on women's rights and visibility. The event takes place in an outdoor urban setting with historic stone architecture visible in the background.

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#13013991

22 November 2025

A crowd of people, many wearing red attire, gathers during the L'Eredita delle Donne (The Legacy of Women) festival, a major event dedicated to female empowerment and skills, in Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on November 22, 2025.

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#13013993

22 November 2025

A woman holds a large yellow and red protest sign in Italian while participating in the L'Eredita delle Donne (The Legacy of Women) festival in Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on November 22, 2025. The sign reads ''Bambina Americana Strappata Da Padre Violento e Tribunale'' (American Child Snatched By Violent Father and Court), highlighting a focus on issues of violence and family justice, while a banner behind her reads ''Donna Vita Liberta'' (Woman Life Freedom). She stands near steps and potted plants, surrounded by other attendees at the female empowerment event.

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#13013997

22 November 2025

A crowd of people, many wearing red attire, gathers during the L'Eredita delle Donne (The Legacy of Women) festival, a major event dedicated to female empowerment and skills, in Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on November 22, 2025.

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#13014887

22 November 2025

A large crowd of people, many wearing red attire or bright coats, stands beneath umbrellas to shield themselves from the rain during a rally at the L'Eredita delle Donne (The Legacy of Women) festival in Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on November 22, 2025.

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22 November 2025

A large crowd of people, many wearing red attire or bright coats, stands beneath umbrellas to shield themselves from the rain during a rally at the L'Eredita delle Donne (The Legacy of Women) festival in Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on November 22, 2025.

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#13014871

22 November 2025

Female speakers, many wearing red, address a crowd with a microphone during the L'Eredita delle Donne (The Legacy of Women) festival, an event dedicated to female empowerment and skills, in Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on November 22, 2025.

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#13014872

22 November 2025

Female speakers, many wearing red, address a crowd with a microphone during the L'Eredita delle Donne (The Legacy of Women) festival, an event dedicated to female empowerment and skills, in Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on November 22, 2025.

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#13014873

22 November 2025

Female speakers, many wearing red, address a crowd with a microphone during the L'Eredita delle Donne (The Legacy of Women) festival, an event dedicated to female empowerment and skills, in Florence, Tuscany, Italy, on November 22, 2025.

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