Syria – Like Her

Rojda Felat

Rojda Felat, a Syrian Kurdish senior commander of the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ) and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), has been a key figure in the Rojava conflict and has led successful campaigns against ISIL. She is dedicated to achieving social transformation and the liberation of women in the Middle East. Despite limited information about her early life, Felat’s bravery and strategic skills have inspired others to join the fight for equality and justice in the region.

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Asia Ramazan Antar

Asia Ramazan Antar, also known as Viyan Antar, was a Kurdish Women’s Protection Units (YPJ) fighter who became a symbol of the feminist struggle in the Rojava conflict and in the fight against ISIS. Her untimely death in 2016 marked a tragic loss for the Kurdish community and the ongoing battle against ISIS.