YPJ Kurdish Women's Protection Units The YPJ (Yekîneyên Parastina Jin) or Kurdish Women’s Protection Units, is a military organization formed in 2013 in the autonomous region of Rojava, Syria. Comprising primarily Kurdish women, the YPJ was established to combat oppression and promote female empowerment in a traditionally patriarchal society. The units gained international attention for their role in the fight against ISIS, showcasing their bravery and tactical skills in combat. Beyond military

28K views · 2.3K reactions | A moment for Kurdish Culture: VIDEO: Bride leads colorful traditional Kurdish dance in wedding. Kurdish traditional dance takes different forms from one region to another. In every dance, one dancer takes the lead. The leader is called 'Sarchopi' as the rest of the dance circle is called Gawani. | Rudaw English | Facebook