2006 - Articles

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Kurdish Choices Petition by Art-in-Mind.net- 17 Dec 06
  Many individuals and organizations, that support equal right for all, believe the Kurds should be allowed to determine their destiny and be given the option of voting for status quo, federalism, and independence in a referendum monitored by the international community.
Summer Camp to build bridges between Diaspora and Kurdistan youth - MOSY-KRG - 17 Dec 06
  Prepare for your college year by spending two weeks in June and July 2007 in the Kurdistan Region to exchange your knowledge and skills with Kurdistan’s youngsters. Brought to you by the Ministry of Sports & Youth (MOSY) of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
Kurds Away by Sarah Jessee - 30 Nov 06
  The obstacles facing KAYO and other Kurdish-American organizations are the lack of knowledge and interest by Americans toward Kurdistan. As a result, Kurdish youth have taken it upon themselves to educate their peers.
Kurdish Music Conference: From Past to Present, Present to Future - Mes. Cultural Centers- 30 Nov 06
  Mesopotamian Cultural Centers are organizing a conference on the Kurdish music in the city of Diyarbakir on 23-24 December, 2006 in order to discuss those problems of Kurdish music that have been long-debated in different platforms..
Lasting Scars of Hatred by Sheinei Saleem - 30 Nov 06
  The future starts with us. We must move forward without hate for that is the only way to end the violence. We must create a more democratic world in which one is judged for his or her character rather than for factors she or he cannot help.
Recent outbreak of violence by Kurdish gang in US should be a wake up call! by Ara Alan - 23 Oct 06
  A recent shooting in Nashville, Tennessee that resulted in three individuals being shot and two others injured should serve as a quick wake up call not just for the US Kurdish community but to all Kurdish communities abroad.
Turkish Government blocks viewers from watching ROJ TV by Nezar Ahmet - 15 Oct 06
  Turkish authorities have entered a new stage in their long campaign against free Kurdish television and broadcasting in Northern Kurdistan by successfully blocking one of the main Kurdish television stations broadcasting from Denmark.
In Loving Memory by Nashmil Sadjadi - 12 Aug 06
  Suri gyan was a great Kurdish activist, a loving wife and mother, and one of the most precious and caring people a family could ever be blessed with. Such an untimely loss this is for all friends, family and for Kurdistan. We were blessed to have had her in our lives; however, a piece of us will always ache now that she is gone.
Letter of Condolence - Press Release: Kurdish American Youth Organization - 25 July 06
  As members of the Kurdish American Youth, we share the loss of Mrs. Soraya Serajeddini. She had shone and will shine as a symbol of Kurdayetî at the KNC conferences and throughout her life.
Establishing A Free Kurdistan by Sheinei Saleem - 10 July 06
  Ethnic cleansing against our people by our so-called Iraqi brothers and persecution at the hands of many tyrants has shed too much Kurdish blood. It is no wonder that a dream of an independent Kurdistan looms in the hearts of Kurds all over the world.
Involving Young Kurdish Women in Our Communities by Aryan Akrayi - 15 June 06
  If you are a young lady, you must find your passion and believe in what you think is right, because only through your determination, courage, and initiative can any change take place. If you are fortunate to be a family member of a young Kurdish woman, involve yourself in your daughter or sister’s life because you are an important part of every young Kurdish woman’s life and your involvement is highly valued.
Supporting Our Young Kurdish Women by Sheinei Saleem - 01 June 06
  It is up to today’s young women to educate their parents, especially the mothers, about life in United States and create a sense of belonging. Such understanding will advance the Kurdish community via making them more aware of the resources available to them and bridging the gap that might exist with non-Kurdish communities.
Runaway Kurdish Youth by Ara Alan - 01 May 06
  The Kurdish American Youth Organization conducted a six-month research study to explore a social problem in Kurdish societies and to have a better understanding of the negative occurrences in order to prevent it from happening in the future. The project was presented at KNC's 18th Annual Conference in Washington DC.
Turkey: strategy of chaos! by Goran Sadjadi - 03 April 06
  One must ask whether the Turkish government has praised its security forces for maintaining peace, or if they praised them for carrying out a mini-war against the people of Diyarbakir and Batman.
A Free Kurdistan Begins with the Youth by Sheinei Saleem - 02 April 06
  The future of Kurdistan begins with the youth, and if we can spread equality and understanding within our own communities, then perhaps one day we will be able to take that back with us to the Middle East.
Hozan Serhad: A Remembrance by Aryan Akrayi and Butan Amedi - 19 Feb 06
  Serhad's wish to was to live in the mountains and canyons of Kurdistan to serve his nation and its art. He has watered our lives with his melodies, and Kurdistan’s mountains, with his lyrics.

 

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