In 2014, amidst the brutal siege by fascist ISIS, the people of Kobanê stood tall in defiance, fighting not only for their existence but for social and national liberation. As the revolutionary forces in Kobanê neared victory, the first Worldwide Kobanê Day was declared, a day of international action that reminded humanity of the power of people’s self-defense and the commitment for liberation.
By January 2015, Kobanê was liberated, and in the face of devastation, it began to rise again. With unwavering international solidarity, including the construction of an ICOR healthcare center by brigades from around the world, Kobanê became a symbol of hope. In Rojava, a new society began to take root, built on democratic self-administration, gender equality, and ecological principles, creating a unique achievment in the world.
Today, World Kobanê Day comes at a time of escalating imperialist aggression, the unrelenting violence of Zionism, and the deepening crisis of capitalism. The lessons of Kobanê and the resistance of the people of North and East Syria are more relevant than ever. Kobanê’s struggle lives on in the resilience of the Palestinian people, in the people’s fight for freedom across the region, and in the international movement against imperialism and colonialism.
Kobanê teaches us that the struggle for liberation is a shared one. It shows us that only through united resistance can we overcome imperialist powers and achieve true social and national liberation. The strength of Kobanê’s resistance lives on in the hearts of all oppressed peoples, from Palestine to Kurdistan, from the whole region to all corners of the world.
With the lessons learned from Kobanê and the solidarity demonstrated in the ICOR healthcare center, we rise on this World Kobanê Day, taking to the streets in a united stand against imperialism, fascism, colonialism, and Zionism. We march to honor the martyrs of Rojava and to defend a future of dignity and justice for the peoples of the region. We march to connect our struggles, to share our experiences, and to build the bonds of solidarity that strengthen our collective fight for liberation.
As we embrace the spirit of World Kobanê Day, we also commit ourselves to waging the Al Awda Hospital project in Gaza, a symbol of rebuilding Palestine with our peoples forces. Together, we will heal the wounds of our beloved peoples.
From Kobanê to Gaza, from Kurdistan to Palestine, the struggle for freedom and dignity continues.
source: ICOR