By Kurdistan WISC at SOAS Kurdish Society: Following the success of our first event in November, we are holding a follow-up debate entitled “Kurdistan: Why International Support is Crucial”. SOAS, University of London, Lecture Theatre G2 Friday 27th November, 5:30pm – 7:30pm The guest panellists are: Dr Alan Semo– UK Representative, Democratic Union Party (PYD) Farhad Marf–…
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Help A Refugee Child This Winter: Charity Auction, 20 Nov, London
By Rescue4Children: Rescue4Children charity auction event will be raising funds towards humanitarian aid for refugee children and internally displaced families living in the various camps of Iraqi-Kurdistan and Syria Thursday 20 November Saint Mary’s Church – Stoke Newington Church Street, London N16 9ES Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it…
Forum on Kurds & the Political & Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq & Syria: CA, Dec 3
Location: CSULB University Student Union, Beach Auditorium, California December 3, 12 NOON – 3 PM The Syria-Iraqi crises are deepening every day as the Islamic State continues to expand its reign of terror in the changing political landscape of the Middle East, threatening ancient Mesopotamian religious and ethnic minorities with extinction. Humanitarian tragedies like that…
Kurdistan: Why International Support is Crucial (Panel discussion with PYD & KRG reps, London 15th Nov)
By SOAS Kurdish Society: Saturday 15th November 2014 5:30pm – 7:30pm SOAS, University of London, Lecture Theatre G2 (details below) Guest panellists taking part in the debate include: Dr Alan Semo – UK Representative of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) Bayan Sami Rahman – KRG High Representative to the UK Michael Stephens – Deputy Director of RUSI Think Tank in Qatar…
Stand Up Against ISIS (Fundraising Comedy Show, London 16th Nov)
Organised by independent Kurdish Youth: On Sunday 16th November at the Flyover venue in Portobello, independent Kurdish youth have organised a fundraising comedy evening titled ‘Stand-Up Against ISIS’ Buy your tickets here: standupagainstisis.eventbrite.co.uk Comedian, Kae Kurd, will host a night of fun-filled laughter accompanied by four UK comedians who are sure to blast you away with jokes….
Iranian Kurdish Women Seek a Voice
By Ava Homa: Oslo, NORWAY—The fourth Kurdish Iranian Women Conference was held this weekend in the capital of Norway. In a two day gathering, Kurdish women from across Europe, North America and Middle East came together to review the history of women’s movement and discuss its continuity. The conference has a central committee, mainly based…
Global rally for solidarity with Kobani, 1st Nov
Society for Threatened Peoples Press Release: The Society for Threatened Peoples supports the appeal of exile-Kurds and their friends in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia for a Global Rally to show our solidarity with the citizens of the Kurdish town Kobani in Northern Syria. On Saturday 1st November 2014 there shall be big and smaller demonstrations…
Resistance in Kobane continues on its 33rd day – London protest, 19 Oct
Kurdish Assembly UK Press Release: Protest March: Sunday 19th October, 1pm BBC, Portland Place, London W1A 1AA Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus The resistance in Kobane continues on its 33rd day as Islamic State attacks once again intensify following coalition bombing. Islamic State militants have been attacking the city of Kobane in Rojava, Northern Syria since…
Tales of Genocide: charity film screening, London 19 Oct
By Karam Kurda: On Sunday 19th October 2014, C4K have organised a charity evening in Notting Hill, London at the Portobello pop up cinema. It is a free event with a wonderful program that includes an exclusive film screening, a seminar, silent art auction, songs and poetry. Doors will open at 6.00pm until 10.30pm The…
Southern Californians Rally in Solidarity with Kobani; Condemn IS and Turkey
By Dr Amir Sharifi: Los Angeles: Hundreds of pro-Kobani activists marched on in Westwood, Los Angeles to condemn the Islamic State (IS) and their murderous onslaught against Kurds, saying that they will continue their protest against IS terrorism in Kobani. Improvised signs were being made by women activists as more protesters joined the demonstration. The…
Is South Kurdistan ready for Independence? Global debate, 22nd June
By Karam Kurda & Hawzheen Babataher: We invite you to a forum, open to all the Kurdish community, asking the question, ‘Is South Kurdistan ready for independence?’ The export of Kurdish oil is the most recent act of defiance by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), largely applauded by the Kurdish people, in reaction to the…
Meeting: ‘Living Freedom – Evolution of Kurdish Conflict in Turkey and the Efforts to Resolve It’
By Peace in Kurdistan Campaign: Public Meeting on the occasion of the UK launch of the paper by Adem Uzun and published by Berghof FoundationDate: Friday 20 June, 2014, 6.30pm Venue: Room B102, Brunei Gallery, SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh St, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG Speakers: Luxshi Vimalarajah, Programme Director of Dialogue, Mediation and…
South Kurdistan journalist and a women’s activist to address rights meeting at Swedish parliament
KT News: Independent journalist Kamal Chomani and Kurdish women’s activist Halal Rafe are to address a meeting at the Swedish parliament next week to discuss freedom of expression and women’s rights in the Kurdistan Region. Officials from the Swedish foreign ministry and the foreign relations departments of five political parties are expected to attend the session. Bookmark…
UK premiere of ‘1001 Apples’, in remembrance of the Anfal
By the London Kurdish Film Festival: The London Kurdish Film Festival is pleased to host the UK premiere of the award-winning 1001 Apples – Taha Karimi’s documentary masterpiece at the BAFTA* in central London on Sunday 13th April at 3pm. The event will be an important opportunity to bring together filmmakers, film critics, academics and…
Halabja memorial ceremony, Portsmouth UK, Sunday 16th March
Date: Sunday March 16th Time: 11 am Place: The Garden of Hope, Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3A Together with members of the Kurdish community we have invited to this year’s ceremony the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, a local Member of Parliament, Councillors, friends and members of organisations such as the Red Cross and Amnesty…
