About Us
Social Movement with Mission and VisionOur mission
Kurdish Institute vzw is a recognized movement that strives for human and peoples’ rights in the Middle East, Eurasia and the Caucasus.
We stand up for the rights of Kurds and other peoples of the region and raise awareness about issues such as women’s oppression and democracy and the war against the Islamic State. We want to inspire people and committed to work towards this mission.
In Flanders and Brussels Kurdish Institute strives that ethnic minorities basic rights, equal opportunities and participation getting into the details of our super diverse society.
Who are we?
Kurdish Institute consists of permanent employees and volunteersDerwich Ferho
Board Chairman Kurdish Institute vzw
Kristel Cuvelier
Staff member responsible for Policy Planning, Educational Offer, Campaigns (1st pillar), Communication and Activities
Jasper Thys
Staff member responsible for Volunteers, Administration, Communication, Activities and Campaigning around Superdiversity (2nd pillar)
Erik Vranken
Staff member responsible for IT, Administration, Activities and the organization of the Kurdistan Culture Week