Gayle Tzemach Lemmon Libros

In 2014, amidst the chaos of the Syrian civil war, an all-female militia emerged in northeastern Syria to confront ISIS. This unlikely force, based in the town of Kobani, took a stand against the terror that had swept through the region. As they fought alongside U.S. forces, these women not only aimed to defeat ISIS but also sought to promote women's equality, challenging the oppressive norms upheld by the men who commodified women. The narrative, grounded in extensive on-the-ground reporting and hundreds of interviews, reveals the determination of these Kurdish fighters to extinguish the threat of ISIS while proving that women can lead in warfare and deserve equal rights in peace. Their efforts were pivotal in the territorial defeat of ISIS, a group notorious for its brutality toward women, and they garnered respect and military support from U.S. Special Operations Forces. This compelling account highlights the courage and resilience of women who are not only fighting for survival but also striving to transform the societal landscape in their region and beyond. Through their actions, they have become a beacon of hope for women's rights in the Middle East, embodying the power of resistance against oppression.

The extraordinary story of the women who took on the Islamic State and won. číst celé

The life Kamila Sidiqi had known changed overnight when the Taliban seized control of the city of Kabul. After receiving a teaching degree during the civil war—a rare achievement for any Afghan woman—Kamila was subsequently banned from school and confined to her home. When her father and brother were forced to flee the city, Kamila became the sole breadwinner for her five siblings. Armed only with grit and determination, she picked up a needle and thread and created a thriving business of her own.The Dressmaker of Khair Khana tells the incredible true story of this unlikely entrepreneur who mobilized her community under the Taliban. Former ABC Newsreporter Gayle Tzemach Lemmon spent years on the ground reporting Kamila's story, and the result is an unusually intimate and unsanitized look at the daily lives of women in Afghanistan. These women are not victims; they are the glue that holds families together; they are the backbone and the heart of their nation.Afghanistan's future remains uncertain as debates over withdrawal timelines dominate the news. The Dressmaker of Khair Khana moves beyond the headlines to transport you to an Afghanistan you have never seen before. This is a story of war, but it is also a story of sisterhood and resilience in the face of despair. Kamila Sidiqi's journey will inspire you, but it will also change the way you think about one of the most important political and humanitarianissues of our time.