The Centre for Kurdish Progress
@KurdishOrg
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The Centre for Kurdish Progress in London advocates for democracy, rule of law and peace in Middle East
Capital Tower, London SE1 8RT
Joined September 2014
🖇️ We are thrilled to welcome a full house to “Beyond Distortion and Erasure: Who Are the Kurds?” — a seminar with Kurdish historian @SoranHamarash at the UK Parliament!
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🖇️ Today marks #WorldKobaneDay — a global day of solidarity with the people of Kobanê, whose resistance against ISIS became a symbol of the struggle for democracy, gender equality, and freedom. We honour those who defended Kobanê and continue to build a future rooted in peace
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🚨 URGENT: Over 50 civilians wounded in heavy bombardment of Sheikh Maqsoud & Ashrafieh, Aleppo. Roads are blocked, aid cut off. Civilians are denied food, water & medical care. 📢 UK MPs must act NOW. Call for: 1.Immediate ceasefire 2.Lifting of the siege 3.Unhindered
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🚨 SYRIA: Heavy bombardment continues tonight on Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh in Aleppo, with reports of over 50 civilians wounded amid artillery fire and siege conditions. @FCDOGovUK should urgently act to help end the attacks and ensure humanitarian access. #Syria #Aleppo
🚨 URGENT: Heavy artillery is being used tonight against civilians in Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh, Aleppo — over 50 people reportedly wounded. We call on @FCDOGovUK to act immediately to help end the bombardment and lift the siege. #Aleppo #Syria #SheikhMaqsoud #Ashrafieh
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📌 We thank Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer and Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP for engaging with Hassan Mohammad Ali of the Syrian Democratic Council during the first day of the UK Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. We appreciate the UK’s continued support for dialogue and a
🔹At the UK Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, Hassan Mohammad Ali, Co-Chair of the SDC’s Public Relations Office, met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer @10DowningStreet @Keir_Starmer and separately with Defence Secretary John Healey MP @JohnHealey_MP. Talks addressed recent
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“Kurdistan in Iraq: Protecting Autonomy, Advancing Democracy” is underway at the SME4Labour POD — ACC Thames at Labour Conference 2025. Chaired by Cllr Pavlos Kotsonis, with insights from Cllr Mo Bakhtiar and Shad Hoshyar. Join us in the fringe room for more discussions on
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Our first event of Labour Conference 2025, “Women, Life, Freedom: The Kurdish Role in the Middle East’s Democratic Movement”, is underway at the SME4Labour POD — ACC Thames! Chaired by MP @steveyemm, with contributions from Virendra Sharma (Labour Asians Society) and Rojda
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📢 Tomorrow at #LabourConference2025: Don’t miss our fringe event — Standing with the Kurds: Advancing Justice, Empowering Autonomy, Rebuilding a New Syria 🕑 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 📍 SME4Labour POD (Arena Room – Thames), ACC Liverpool Speakers include: • Hassan Mohammed Ali
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Discover the work of the UK Representation of the Syrian Democratic Council! Follow @sydcuk for updates on their vital efforts promoting peace, democracy & dialogue in Syria. Don’t miss our special dinner commemorating the 11th Anniversary of the Liberation of Kobani — an
The Syrian Democratic Council UK Representation & @KurdishOrg invite you to a special dinner commemorating the 11th Anniversary of the Liberation of Kobani. 📅 Wed 21 Jan 2026 | 🏛️ Sheraton Grand London Park Lane An evening with Syrian Kurdish leaders, parliamentarians,
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📢 You are warmly invited to a Parliamentary Briefing on Syria New Realities in Syria: Security Challenges and Governance Futures 🗓 Thursday, 11 September 2025 ⏰ 6:00 – 8:00pm 📍 Committee Room 4A, Houses of Parliament (entrance via Cromwell Green) ✨ Join us for a timely
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📢 Public Seminar in UK Parliament Beyond Distortion & Erasure: Who Are the Kurds? With Historian @SoranHamarash 🗓 Tue 11 Nov 2025 🕔 18:00–19:30 📍 Committee Room 17, Houses of Parliament (Cromwell Green entrance) Chair: Dr. Mashuq Kurt @mimkurd Hamarash, author of The Lost
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Democracy Under Pressure: Supporting Kurdish Rights & Peace in Türkiye 📅 Tue 30 Sept | 🕘 09:00 | ACC Liverpool (secure zone) At Labour Annual Conference, join MPs, Kurdish leaders & experts to discuss how the UK can back pro-democracy movements, support peace & defend
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Standing with the Kurds: Advancing Justice, Empowering Autonomy & Rebuilding a New Syria 📅 Sun 28 Sept | 🕑 14:00 | ACC Liverpool (secure zone) At Labour Annual Conference, join MPs, Kurdish leaders & experts to discuss how the UK can support justice, sustain autonomy & back a
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Kurdistan in Iraq: Protecting Autonomy, Advancing Democracy 📅 Sun 28 Sept | 🕙 10:00 | ACC Liverpool (secure zone) At Labour Annual Conference, join MPs, Kurdish representatives & experts to explore how to safeguard Kurdish autonomy, strengthen democracy & shape UK policy. 🎤
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📣 You’re Invited! | #Kobani11Years The Syrian Democratic Council UK Representation & Centre for Kurdish Progress warmly invite you to a Special Dinner Commemorating the 11th Anniversary of the Liberation of Kobani 🌟 🗓️ Date: Wednesday 21 January 2026 🕔 Time: 17:00
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The UK stands with Yazidi survivors of acts of genocide by Daesh & supports the full implementation of the Yazidi Survivors’ Law in Iraq. Yesterday, I met Mir Hazem Tashen to discuss the situation in Sinjar & challenges facing Yazidi survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.
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