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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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The Turkish Invasion of Syria: New Hope for Jihadists
This article was first published on Orient XXI on October 15, 2019. Author: Chris Den Hond As soon as President Donald Trump ordered the withdrawal of US troops operating in northern Syria, Turkey launched an offensive against a region dominated by Arab-Kurdish...
A new and clear political coup from the AKP government in Turkey: 3 democratically-elected mayors removed from duty
The communication below was distributed by the Central Executive Board of the HDP (Peoples’ Democratic Party in Turkey) on August 19, 2019. Our Municipal Co-chairs, who were elected with 63% of the vote in Diyarbakır, 56% of the vote in Mardin and 53% of the vote in...
Kurdish Institute Brussels facilitates cooperation between Belgian delegation and Kurdish authorities
The repatriation of 6 ISIS children to Belgium has been confirmed. At the beginning of June a Belgian delegation left for the refugee camps in northeast Syria to check on the mental and physical situation of the children. Among the participants were initiator Gerrit...
Call for 3rd Global Hasankeyf Action Day on June 7-8, 2019!
Published by Initiative to Keep Hasankeyf Alive + Mesopotamia Ecology Movement on 18.05.2019 We call on social movements, NGO's, activists and others in the world to join the 3rd Global Day of Action for the defense of the 12,000 year old town Hasankeyf and the Tigris...
Voters mysteriously added, subtracted for Istanbul election rerun
Jasper Mortimer: May 14, 2019 Read More: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2019/05/istanbul-election-do-over-lawyers-complain-voter-roll-padded.html#ixzz5o5tzO1Ob Image Source
Erdoğan’s Civil Coup
Güney Işıkara/Alp Kayserilioğlu/Max Zirngast: May 9, 2019 Turkey's recent election saw the ruling party's control over Istanbul broken. Now, the regime wants a re-do. Published by Jacobin on 9 May 2019. On May 6, Turkey’s Supreme Electoral Council (YSK) decided by a...
Why did Turkey allow jailed Kurdish leader to meet lawyers after long pause?
Amberin Zaman: May 6, 2019 Read More: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2019/05/ocalan-calls-calm-sdf-turkey.html#ixzz5o5xtPSl4 Image source
15 political prisoners turn their hunger strike into “death fast” on 30 April 2019 (HDP statement)
Hişyar Özsoy: 30 April 2019. Call letter by HDP vice co-chair Hişyar Özsoy to the international community regarding the 15 political prisoners who have turned their hunger strike into "death fast". Published by HDP on 30 April 2019. Image Source Leyla Güven, the...
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 Turkish Invasion of Syria: New Hope for Jihadists
This article was first published on Orient XXI on October 15, 2019. Author: Chris Den Hond As soon as President Donald Trump ordered the withdrawal of US troops operating in northern Syria, Turkey launched an offensive against a region dominated by Arab-Kurdish...
A new and clear political coup from the AKP government in Turkey: 3 democratically-elected mayors removed from duty
The communication below was distributed by the Central Executive Board of the HDP (Peoples’ Democratic Party in Turkey) on August 19, 2019. Our Municipal Co-chairs, who were elected with 63% of the vote in Diyarbakır, 56% of the vote in Mardin and 53% of the vote in...
Kurdish Institute Brussels facilitates cooperation between Belgian delegation and Kurdish authorities
The repatriation of 6 ISIS children to Belgium has been confirmed. At the beginning of June a Belgian delegation left for the refugee camps in northeast Syria to check on the mental and physical situation of the children. Among the participants were initiator Gerrit...
Call for 3rd Global Hasankeyf Action Day on June 7-8, 2019!
Published by Initiative to Keep Hasankeyf Alive + Mesopotamia Ecology Movement on 18.05.2019 We call on social movements, NGO's, activists and others in the world to join the 3rd Global Day of Action for the defense of the 12,000 year old town Hasankeyf and the Tigris...
Voters mysteriously added, subtracted for Istanbul election rerun
Jasper Mortimer: May 14, 2019 Read More: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2019/05/istanbul-election-do-over-lawyers-complain-voter-roll-padded.html#ixzz5o5tzO1Ob Image Source
Erdoğan’s Civil Coup
Güney Işıkara/Alp Kayserilioğlu/Max Zirngast: May 9, 2019 Turkey's recent election saw the ruling party's control over Istanbul broken. Now, the regime wants a re-do. Published by Jacobin on 9 May 2019. On May 6, Turkey’s Supreme Electoral Council (YSK) decided by a...
Why did Turkey allow jailed Kurdish leader to meet lawyers after long pause?
Amberin Zaman: May 6, 2019 Read More: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2019/05/ocalan-calls-calm-sdf-turkey.html#ixzz5o5xtPSl4 Image source
15 political prisoners turn their hunger strike into “death fast” on 30 April 2019 (HDP statement)
Hişyar Özsoy: 30 April 2019. Call letter by HDP vice co-chair Hişyar Özsoy to the international community regarding the 15 political prisoners who have turned their hunger strike into "death fast". Published by HDP on 30 April 2019. Image Source Leyla Güven, the...
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.
