Conversation so far:
What was the federation of northern syria?
the Kurdish populated area in Northern Syria has gained de facto autonomy as the Federation of Northern Syria - Rojava.
when did this occur?
With the Syrian Civil War.
howdid they gain the autonomy?
Kurdish women have several armed and non-armed organizations in Rojava, and enhancing women's rights is a major focus of the political and societal agenda.

Question: did they have any setbacks?
Self-contained rewrite: did Kurdish women have any setbacks?