Welcome to The Kurdish Institute
Movement for human and peoples rights
“Democratic Confederalism,” conceived and theorized by Murray Bookchin, was subsequently further elaborated by Abdullah Öcalan. Based on this political concept, Öcalan sees a peaceful solution to persistent conflicts in the Kurdish regions
“The fundamental problems of the Middle East are deeply rooted in the class civilization. They have tightened with the global crisis of the capitalist modernity. This modernity and its claim to dominance cannot offer any solutions not to mention a long-term perspective for the Middle-East region. The future is democratic confederalism” (Abdullah Öcalan)
Please read the analysis that the Kurdish Institute will present during the Coppieters Foundation conference in Rijeka on November 22, 2023
Activities
With support from the Kurdish Institute Brussels, the EU Turkey Civic Commission (EUTCC) will hold its 17th International Conference on the EU, Turkey and the Kurds on 6 and 7 December 2023 in the European Parliament. Click for more information and registration.
Who are the Kurds?
The Kurds are one of the largest stateless nations in the world. They possess a diverse and rich culture which they wish to express fully, a desire all people deserve. However, this human right to experience is not given to all.
The story of the Kurds and their neighbors in the Middle East, Eurasia and the Caucasus creates empathy and deep understanding. How they experience the heart of their culture.
Without a Nation.
Stay Informed
THE EUROPEAN UNION, TURKEY, THE MIDDlE EAST AND THE KURDS – 18th Conference of the EUTCC
With support of the Kurdish Institute Brussels, the EU Turkey Civic Commission (EUTCC) will hold its 18th International Conference on 6 and 7 December 2023 in the European Parliament. The theme of the conference is: THE EUROPEAN UNION, TURKEY, THE MIDDlE EAST AND THE...
“Democratic Confederalism” the contribution from the Kurdish Institute during the Coppieters conference on “Sovereignty or Nationalism”
On November 22nd, an international conference titled "Sovereignty or Nationalism?" will be held in Rijeka, organized by the Free State Rijeka Association and the Coppieters Foundation, with the support of the Primorsko-Goranska County. As partner and member of the...
A scandal for France. “Fatwa” by the French Minister of Interior against Remzi Kartal
Remzi Kartal, co-chairman of Kongra-Gel, the highest-ranked Kurdish diplomatic entity in Europe, received an administrative ban from French Interior Minister Gérard Darmanin to gain entry into French territory. Darmanin explains it as follows: “you pose a serious...
“Balance and imbalance in nowadays Iraq” – Preacher G.J. Blankers interviews prominent politician Mala Bakhtyar
During his recent trip through Başȗr (Iraqi Kurdistan), Gerhard J. Blankers, preacher at the Restored Reformed Church in the Netherlands, managed to meet Mala Bakhtyar and set up a fascinating conversation with this thinker and writer. Mala Bakhtyar is best known as a...
Who are we?
The Kurdish Institute is a recognized movement that sensitizes on human and peoples rights in the Middle East, Eurasia and the Caucasus.
We want to inspire and engage people to work for this mission.
In Flanders and Brussels, the Kurdish Institute strives to ensure that ethnic-cultural minorities receive basic rights, equal opportunities and participation in our super-diverse society.
Who are the Kurds?
The Kurds are one of the largest stateless nations in the world. They possess a diverse and rich culture which they wish to express fully, a desire all people deserve. However, this human right to experience is not given to all.
The story of the Kurds and their neighbors in the Middle East, Eurasia and the Caucasus creates empathy and deep understanding. How they experience the heart of their culture.
Without a Nation.
Stay Informed
THE EUROPEAN UNION, TURKEY, THE MIDDlE EAST AND THE KURDS – 18th Conference of the EUTCC
With support of the Kurdish Institute Brussels, the EU Turkey Civic Commission (EUTCC) will hold its 18th International Conference on 6 and 7 December 2023 in the European Parliament. The theme of the conference is: THE EUROPEAN UNION, TURKEY, THE MIDDlE EAST AND THE...
“Democratic Confederalism” the contribution from the Kurdish Institute during the Coppieters conference on “Sovereignty or Nationalism”
On November 22nd, an international conference titled "Sovereignty or Nationalism?" will be held in Rijeka, organized by the Free State Rijeka Association and the Coppieters Foundation, with the support of the Primorsko-Goranska County. As partner and member of the...
A scandal for France. “Fatwa” by the French Minister of Interior against Remzi Kartal
Remzi Kartal, co-chairman of Kongra-Gel, the highest-ranked Kurdish diplomatic entity in Europe, received an administrative ban from French Interior Minister Gérard Darmanin to gain entry into French territory. Darmanin explains it as follows: “you pose a serious...
“Balance and imbalance in nowadays Iraq” – Preacher G.J. Blankers interviews prominent politician Mala Bakhtyar
During his recent trip through Başȗr (Iraqi Kurdistan), Gerhard J. Blankers, preacher at the Restored Reformed Church in the Netherlands, managed to meet Mala Bakhtyar and set up a fascinating conversation with this thinker and writer. Mala Bakhtyar is best known as a...
Who are we?
The Kurdish Institute is a recognized movement that sensitizes on human and peoples rights in the Middle East, Eurasia and the Caucasus.
We want to inspire and engage people to work for this mission.
In Flanders and Brussels, the Kurdish Institute strives to ensure that ethnic-cultural minorities receive basic rights, equal opportunities and participation in our super-diverse society.
