Welcome to The Kurdish Institute
Movement for human and peoples rights
On May 4th, we commemorate the beginning of the genocide in Dersim in 1937/38. Although Turkey refuses to recognize the Dersim massacres and deportations as genocide.
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.
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April 24 marks the memorial of the Armenian Genocide – The Kurdish Institute expresses its solidarity with the Armenian people
April 24 is the national day of remembrance of the Armenian Genocide, both in Armenia and in neighboring Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). To commemorate the victims, thousands of people in Yerevan walk to the Tsitsernakaberd National Monument to lay flowers at the eternal...
Declaration ‘Community of Kurdistan Societies’ – Giving Non-Violent Politics a chance in Turkey
The Community of Kurdistan Societies (KCK) launches an “Analysis Report” and Press Release at the same time. In this dossier, the KCK declares a Military Halt and the International Community’s Responsibility in Turkey’s May 14 Elections. With this declaration, the KCK...
Chamber of Representatives receives delegation of young Yazidi women, victims of Islamic State
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, a delegation of young Yazidi women was received in the Chamber of Representatives. In particular by Federal MPs Koen Metsu and Georges Dallemagne because they are behind the voted resolution - which recognizes the heinous crimes committed...
17th International Conference of EU Turkey Civic Commission – Final resolution
On 8 and 9 March 2023, the 17th Conference of EU Turkey Civic Commission (EUTCC) took place. An annual international conference organized by the EUTCC at the European Parliament in Brussels, i.c.w. some European Parliament groups and with the support of the Kurdish...
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
April 24 marks the memorial of the Armenian Genocide – The Kurdish Institute expresses its solidarity with the Armenian people
April 24 is the national day of remembrance of the Armenian Genocide, both in Armenia and in neighboring Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). To commemorate the victims, thousands of people in Yerevan walk to the Tsitsernakaberd National Monument to lay flowers at the eternal...
Declaration ‘Community of Kurdistan Societies’ – Giving Non-Violent Politics a chance in Turkey
The Community of Kurdistan Societies (KCK) launches an “Analysis Report” and Press Release at the same time. In this dossier, the KCK declares a Military Halt and the International Community’s Responsibility in Turkey’s May 14 Elections. With this declaration, the KCK...
Chamber of Representatives receives delegation of young Yazidi women, victims of Islamic State
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, a delegation of young Yazidi women was received in the Chamber of Representatives. In particular by Federal MPs Koen Metsu and Georges Dallemagne because they are behind the voted resolution - which recognizes the heinous crimes committed...
17th International Conference of EU Turkey Civic Commission – Final resolution
On 8 and 9 March 2023, the 17th Conference of EU Turkey Civic Commission (EUTCC) took place. An annual international conference organized by the EUTCC at the European Parliament in Brussels, i.c.w. some European Parliament groups and with the support of the Kurdish...
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.