Strong and Independent

Strong and Independent. What does it bring to your mind? I grew up in the Western society and in my mind being strong and independent means I study hard, I graduate with grades that gives me plenty of opportunities to succeed in the working environment. Also it means I am not depending on anyone, not socially or financially. 

Being strong and independent means I won't let anyone bring me down. Most importantly I work hard to kick asses, not to mention I demand equality between women and men. 

We strive for success. 

But what if all of our beliefs and ideologies flipped around, and we go back to where it all started. When the only thought we had was being Free, when the only thought we had was to Live, and when the only thought we had was to have Peace.

How did we do this? We fought with blood and pain. Isn't odd that we have to go back to the history and let it repeat all over again, even when we are living in the new century, in the new era? It is, it's very odd. 

"The history will mention them as Great Warriors and they are the only force who could stand against the horrifying beast, so proud to see women fighting along with our men." 

-Ayad R. Slevani

Now you might wonder, who am I talking about? Who are these "Great Warriors"? Who are these freedom fighters? Well dear readers, let me tell you who are they.

They are your sisters and mothers. They are your nation. 

The Strong and Independent: 

Kurdish Female Warriors

They are our Strong and Independent women fighting with our men. Equality at it's best. 

"Kurdish women's participation in the war means equality between men and women" 

-Saman Naseh

Forget the idea you had of Strong and Independent women because I am here to introduce you a new idea, a new concept and definitely a new world. You don't need to be a successful business woman, a doctor or a lawyer to be Strong and Independent. All you need to do is believe in something, and fight for it till the end. Especially when it's about fighting for freedom. Our Female freedom fighters are fighting for us everyday, so that our future is guaranteed. They are fighting against an ideology, an ideology that wants to take away our very existence. 

Our women are fighting against IS (Islamic State) better than the Western World. Why? Because they believe in Equal Freedom! The West maybe invented the Concept of Freedom and printed it in every dictionary but it is our women who nails it and shows in action what it really means.

"A Living and soon to be historical proof that women can be as

 tough and intimidating as 

men. When freedom, lives and land was on the stake, it was 

our women who took the step 

forward to defend our honor and dignity, which is a proof of 

their incomparable ability, 

courage and strength." -Ranj Barzanji

"When they see a woman with a gun, they're

so afraid they begin to shake. They portray 

themselves as tough guys to the world. But 

when they see us with our guns they run

away. They see a woman as just a small

thing. But one of our women is worth a

hundred of their men."

Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-29085242

Because of our Kurdish freedom fighters, these women have broken all the universal laws that women are incapable to fight for freedom. It's not about holding a gun, it is about believing in a better future for all of us. Not being oppressed by anyone. Not anymore. 

I believe in these women, I believe they will rewrite the history and I believe in Freedom. Just as they do. Share love and have faith because these women are here to stay!

GOD BLESS KURDISTAN