Centre for Kurdish Progress

Centre for Kurdish Progress The Centre for Kurdish Progress is a non-profit organization based in London

Kurdish Progress is an independent and non-partisan organisation inaugurated in June 2014. This organisation provides expert opinions and debates, focusing on the issue of Kurdistan and Kurdish people in the UK as well as internationally. As a policy forum Kurdish Progress organises speaker series, panel discussions and social events in order to progress the position of Kurdish people in the UK an

d to offer a space for debating Kurdistan’s position in the world. Collaboration with the British Parliament, local and international think tanks and academic institutions frames our core principle of action.

The Centre for Kurdish Progress was delighted to welcome Dr. Dler Abdulkhaliq, former Member of the Kurdistan Regional P...
08/07/2026

The Centre for Kurdish Progress was delighted to welcome Dr. Dler Abdulkhaliq, former Member of the Kurdistan Regional Parliament, to the UK Parliament this evening for a timely discussion on Kurdish politics in the age of social media and emerging technologies.

The conversation explored how digital platforms are transforming political engagement, shaping public discourse, and creating new opportunities and challenges for Kurdish advocacy in an increasingly interconnected world.

We extend our sincere thanks to Siobhain McDonagh MP for kindly hosting this discussion at the heart of Westminster.

The Centre for Kurdish Progress remains committed to amplifying Kurdish voices in the British capital and fostering meaningful dialogue on the issues shaping the Kurdish people and the wider region.

🖇️ In Conversation with Dler Abdulkhaliq at UK ParliamentThe Centre for Kurdish Progress is pleased to host an evening w...
30/06/2026

🖇️ In Conversation with Dler Abdulkhaliq at UK Parliament

The Centre for Kurdish Progress is pleased to host an evening with Dler Abdulkhaliq — Kurdish journalist, media director, university lecturer, and former Member of the Kurdistan Parliament in Iraq.

Drawing on his background in both media and politics, he’ll discuss his recent work on the impact of social media on good governance in the Kurdistan Region, and the wider challenges facing national media across the Middle East.

📅 Wednesday 8 July | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Committee Room 5, House of Commons

Free to attend — registration required.
RSVP via the link in our bio.

The UK Government has formally welcomed the SDF–Damascus integration agreement as a significant step in Syria’s politica...
09/06/2026

The UK Government has formally welcomed the SDF–Damascus integration agreement as a significant step in Syria’s political transition.

Minister of State for the Middle East Hamish Falconer reaffirmed Britain’s support for Kurdish communities across the region — while constitutional questions, the preservation of the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), and minority protections remain to be addressed.

Read more (link in bio) → https://www.kurdishprogress.com/minister_falconer_welcomes_syria_integration_deal_as_kurdish_constitutional_questions_await_resolution

🎤 A legendary night is coming to Manchester.Şivan Perwer — the iconic voice of Kurdish music — is performing LIVE at Man...
04/06/2026

🎤 A legendary night is coming to Manchester.

Şivan Perwer — the iconic voice of Kurdish music — is performing LIVE at Manchester Central on 20 June 2026, joined by special guest IAMHAKS.

This is more than a concert. It’s a celebration of our culture, our heritage, and our unity.

📅 Saturday, 20 June 2026
📍 Manchester Central Convention Complex
🎟️ Tickets: www.med-tickets.com (link in bio)

Don’t miss out — book early and share with everyone who needs to be there for an unforgettable night!

Since October 2024, Turkey and Kurdish representatives have been engaged in a landmark peace and reconciliation effort —...
27/05/2026

Since October 2024, Turkey and Kurdish representatives have been engaged in a landmark peace and reconciliation effort — one that carries enormous significance for millions of people across the region.

In our May 2026 briefing, we examine where the process stands: the progress made, the sequencing dispute holding things back, the unprecedented proposal to give Abdullah Öcalan a formal role, and why the broader democratic environment in Turkey matters for the future of peace.

A just and lasting reconciliation requires concrete commitments, constitutional recognition of Kurdish rights, and a democratic foundation that all sides can trust.

🔗 Read the full briefing — link in bio.

📢 A new chapter for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Kurds.Last month, we held our AGM alongside cross-party ...
27/05/2026

📢 A new chapter for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Kurds.

Last month, we held our AGM alongside cross-party MPs and Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan — Hamish Falconer MP — and set the course for 2026–27.

We’re proud to welcome our new leadership:

Co-Chairs: Feryal Clark MP & Peter Lamb MP
Vice-Chairs: Baroness Verma & Bambos Charalambous MP

Together, we’ll continue building bridges between Parliament and Kurdish communities in the UK and abroad — through dialogue, cultural exchange, and meaningful connection.

The Centre for Kurdish Progress is proud to serve as Secretariat and looks forward to another year of progress.

🖇️ Nineteen months ago, Turkey and Kurdish representatives embarked on a landmark peace and reconciliation effort. Signi...
27/05/2026

🖇️ Nineteen months ago, Turkey and Kurdish representatives embarked on a landmark peace and reconciliation effort.

Significant steps have been taken — the PKK declared a ceasefire and dissolved its armed structures, and a parliamentary commission has been formed. But meaningful legislative commitments from Ankara are still needed for this process to move forward.

Our May 2026 briefing breaks down where things stand — and what needs to happen next.

🔗 Read the full briefing — link in bio.

At the heart of the Turkey–Kurdish peace process lies a fundamental question: who moves first?

Ankara says full disarmament must come before legislation. Kurdish representatives say legal guarantees and constitutional recognition of Kurdish rights must come first to build the trust needed for progress.

Understanding this impasse is key to understanding where the process stands today.

🔗 Read our full analysis — link in bio.

In May 2026, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli made an unprecedented proposal: that Abdullah Öcalan — imprisoned since 1999 — be given a formal coordination role in Turkey’s peace and reconciliation process.

The DEM Party welcomed it as a necessary step. The Turkish government has yet to respond.
This could be a historic moment. Whether it becomes one depends on what happens next.

🔗 Read our full briefing — link in bio.

A credible peace process cannot be separated from a functioning democracy.

Recent events in Turkey — including the removal of the main opposition leader and police entering party headquarters — have raised serious concerns among Kurdish representatives and international observers about the political environment surrounding the peace process.

Öcalan himself has warned: there is no time to lose in building a proper democratic framework for peace.

🔗 Read our full briefing — link in bio.

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating! Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Eid filled with peace, happiness, good hea...
26/05/2026

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating! Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Eid filled with peace, happiness, good health and countless blessings. May this special occasion bring communities together and fill every home with warmth, kindness and hope. 🌙✨

28/04/2026

🖇️ Our Panel Discussion on Turkey’s Peace Process with the Kurds is underway, generously hosted by , who has tirelessly championed conversations to promote Kurdish issues at the heart of Westminster in the UK Parliament, with a brilliant panel of academic experts from London, the Netherlands and Turkey.

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