Welcome to The Kurdish Institute

Movement for human and peoples rights
 
We raise awareness among the public in Flanders and Brussels on human and peoples rights based on our unique knowledge and expertise about the Kurdish regions
We are a solidarity movement and also the voice of oppressed peoples in Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Iran and the South Caucasus
 
We strive for connection in culture and attach great importance in respecting cultural diversity

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.

Activities

06jun10:0018:00CONFERENTIE – EEN OPSTAND IN IRAN, “VROUW, LEVEN, VRIJHEID”

19sep12:0016:00Markant Tessenderlo - Aperitiefbabbel en Koerdische gastentafelGezellige en informele uitwisseling tijdens een Koerdische gastentafel

Campaigns

Renewed Attacks by Iraqi Army on Ezidis in Sinjar Who Survived IS Genocide in 2014

With a large number of soldiers, armored vehicles and tanks, the Iraqi army entered Sinjar (Şengal) and again attacked the YBŞ (Şengal Resistance Units), the YJŞ (Şengal Women’s Units) and the Asayîşa Êzîdxanê (internal security forces of the Yazidis). There is also a...

TURKEY/HDP: Call for international Solidarity actions – the “Kobani Trial” to be held on April 26 in Ankara

As a continuation of the systematic repression against the Peoples' Democratic Party / HDP (arrests, lifting the immunity of deputies, seizure of municipalities and the closure case), the main Kobani trial will begin on April 26. The Kobani Trial of 108 people,...

PETITION – “100 reasons to prosecute Erdoğan for his feminicidal policies!”

"100 reasons to prosecute Erdogan for his feminicidal policies!" Under this slogan, the Kurdish Women's Movement of Europe launched a petition. We invite everyone to visit their well-documented web pages (see 100-Reasons). When you browse through this website, it...

SOS Rojava & Shengal

This campaign mobilizes support for the reconstruction of Kurdish regions in northern Syria (Rojava) and the Yezidi city of Shengal (Sinjar) in Iraq. These were both severely damaged when they were attacked by the Islamic State in 2014 and the reconstruction costs a...

#SOS Turkey

#SOSTurkey is an open platform of organizations and individuals who support the hundreds of thousands of people who fell victim to the purges and human rights violations in Turkey. The platform is committed to the democratization of Turkey. It is a broad solidarity...

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

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

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.

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