The 3rd Maxmur Youth Council Congress, held in Maxmur, was completed under the slogan “We will spread peace and the call for a democratic society with the Apocu youth spirit.” The congress continued with the presentation of two-year activity reports by the Maxmur Youth Movement (TCM) and the Maxmur Young Women’s Movement (TJCM). This was followed by ideological and political evaluations, as well as discussions on organizational conditions and activities.
During the congress, the bylaws and draft resolutions were discussed; new co-spokespersons were determined, and the final declaration was read. In the election held, Sipan Yaman and Dilvin Kaya were elected as the new co-spokespersons of the Maxmur Youth Movement. The elected co-spokespersons took an oath regarding the work to be carried out over the next two years and began their duties.
The congress concluded with the announcement of the final declaration.
The declaration stated that the congress was dedicated to the Kurdish People’s Leader, Abdullah Öcalan, and to the martyrs Şehîd Çiya, Şehîd Rohat, Şehîd Bêrîtan, and Şehîd Ronî.
The following assessments were also included:
“All activities will be carried out on the basis of ensuring the physical freedom of Önder Apo [Abdullah Öcalan].
Önder Apo’s call for “Peace and a Democratic Society” will be embraced, and the process will be advanced in line with this call.
As revolutionary youth, an organized stance will be taken as a principle, and organization will be strengthened in every commune.
Youth will be a dynamic force in the process, and organization along the lines of a moral and political society will be developed.
Through the organization of youth, a strong stance will be taken against reactionary structures, serving as a historical response to the oppressive mindset of those in power.
Self-criticism was expressed regarding shortcomings in the current process, emphasizing the determination of young people to strengthen themselves.
It was stated that the struggle will continue tirelessly and without pause until the physical freedom of Önder Apo is achieved.
The final declaration concluded with the determination of the Maxmur Youth Council and the Maxmur Young Women’s Council to expand their struggle against special warfare policies serving capitalist modernity and to be the most dynamic force in the process of peace and a democratic society.”