About Us
An independent forum for Kurdish rights, culture and community.
The Kurdistan Solidarity Forum (KSF) is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan civil society organisation based in London. We pursue our objectives through advocacy, cultural activities, community engagement, conferences, seminars and humanitarian initiatives.
Kurdistan Solidarity ForumForûma Pişgirtia Kurdistanفۆڕومی پشتیوانی کوردستان
Our vision
To promote the rights of the Kurdish people through peace, justice and the principle of self-determination, while fostering coexistence, democracy and international solidarity.
Our mission
- Support the political, cultural, humanitarian and social aspirations of the Kurdish people.
- Promote democracy, human rights, peace, justice and the rule of law.
- Foster peaceful dialogue, academic research and public awareness of Kurdish issues.
- Strengthen Kurdish identity by promoting Kurdish language, history, culture and heritage.
- Build partnerships between Kurdish communities, civil society, academic institutions and public bodies.
- Encourage civic participation, community development and international solidarity.
Our principles
- Non-violence
- Democracy
- The rule of law
- Equality
- Diversity
- Freedom of expression
- Human dignity
- Human rights
These principles underpin all of the Forum's activities, decisions and conduct. KSF is politically independent: it rejects violence and does not endorse or campaign for any political party.
How we are run
Members meet each year at the General Meeting, elect the Forum's leadership and decide its direction. Day-to-day work is led by an elected committee and carried out by specialised committees.
- Culture, Language, Heritage, Folklore and Music
- General Events
- Media and Communications
- Organisational
- Public and International Relations
- Humanitarian and Charity Activities