We ask women all over the world not to underestimate themselves': Meet the inspirational Kurdish women who have given up everything to fight ISIS militants

• 35% of Kurdish troops in Northern Syria are women
• They are seen practicing with AK-47s and going through drills
• Some are taking temporary leave from school to fight ISIS
• Another video shows ISIS jihadists stalking streets of Kobane






'We want everyone to know that a woman is no different to a man when it comes to defending her country.'

That is the message from a group of incredibly brave women who have signed up to fight for the Kurdish Peoples' Protection Unit (YPG) against the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS).

The young women, seen practising with AK-47s, said that they were motivated to join the YPG to help repel ISIS advances in their hometowns. Read more