Show notes
I reflect on my journey from discovering the genocide against the Ezidi ethnic minority, to actively participating in the Kurdish liberation movement. I externalize the atrocities committed by ISIL, my personal motivations for joining the Kurdish forces in Northern Syria & Northern Iraq, and the assimilation I experienced being adopted by the Kurdish people.I speak on the ongoing struggles faced by the Kurdish community, the importance of women's leadership in combat roles and as commanders in the resistance, and the unique democratic model established in Rojava. I reflect on the resilience of the Kurdish people and their commitment to fighting for women's liberation.This is a reboot to prelude my next episode; My next episode, which will touch on the current conflict in West Asia and how that affects ethnic minorities and the women's revolution in Rojava.Jin Jiyan Azadi!Chapters:00:00 The Call: Discovering the Yazidi Genocide02:14 The Kurdish Liberation Movement: A Personal Journey10:22 The Ongoing Struggle: Post-ISIL Reality15:03 The Kurdish Freedom Movement vs. Extremism20:40 The Autonomous Region of Rojava: A Model of Democracy25:28 The Role of Women in the Kurdish Resistance30:21 Facing the Future: Resilience and ResistanceI hope you enjoy learning about where I come from, the principles I live by, and people I love.Love yourself,- Breyton