Analysis
Jîna Aminî’s Anniversary: Kurds Remain Under Threat
Following the murder of Jîna Aminî on September 16, 2022, by the Iranian ‘Morality Police’ in Tehran, widespread demonstrations were held against the Islamic Republic of Iran’s (IRI) misogynistic and anti-woman…
Geopolitics
The Global Impact of Jin, Jiyan, Azadî
As we approach the first anniversary of the “Jin, Jiyan, Azadî” (Woman, Life, Freedom) revolutionary movement in Eastern Kurdistan (Rojhilat) and Iran, it is beneficial to investigate its global impact. I have…
Gender
Reflecting on Jîna’s Legacy: One Year After Her Murder
A year has passed since the 22 year old Kurdish woman, Jîna Amini was brutally murdered at the hands of the Iranian morality police for incorrectly wearing her hijab. The Iranian regime and the coroner unequivocally…
History & Culture
Kurdish Dancing as Resistance: From Govend to Ballet
Kurdish culture is not only ancient and vibrant, but also holds a variety of elements that display its complexity and diversity. A powerful example of this diversity is that of Kurdish dîlan (dance) with its many…
Books & Films
Analyzing Chro Zand’s ‘Memoir of a Kurdish Hero’s Daughter’
“Facts need testimony to be remembered and trustworthy witnesses to be established in order to find a secure dwelling place in the domain of human affairs. From this, it follows that no factual statement can ever…
Art & Music
Ismail Khayat’s Legacy: Grandfather of Kurdish Art
In the annals of art scholarship, readers are consistently introduced to and engage with renowned creations by various artists spanning various historical epochs and artistic movements. Amidst this discourse, the…
