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.
did they have any setbacks?
The legal efforts to reduce cases of underage marriage, polygamy and honor killings are underpinned by comprehensive public awareness campaigns.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
All administrative organs in Rojava are required to have male and female co-chairs, and forty percent of the members of any governing body in Rojava must be female.
has it remained this way?
An estimated 25 percent of the Asayish police force of the Rojava cantons are women.

Question: Where else do woman hold power?
Self-contained rewrite: Where else do woman hold power besides 25 percent of Asayish police force?