Opinion
SUMMARY
Italian photographer Valentina Sinis gained rare access to the underground cave settlements of the all-female Kurdish fighters of the Women’s Protection Forces (HPJ) in Iran. She documented their daily life, which includes solidarity, care, and ritual alongside the realities of revolution. Sinis immersed herself in their lifestyle, participating in cooking and cleaning, and attending lectures on Jineology, a feminist framework. The settlements feature extensive facilities like hospitals and training zones, highlighting the fighters' readiness and mutual support.
TAKEAWAYS
Photographer Valentina Sinis documented the HPJ, an all-female Kurdish fighting unit, in their secret cave settlements.
The settlements include lodgings, kitchens, a hospital, and training areas, functioning as a self-sufficient community.
Daily life combines medical care, preparation, and discipline, emphasizing solidarity and operational readiness.
Sinis aimed to showcase the connection between the women, their beliefs, and the strong sense of solidarity within the group.