Iraq’s Rich Educational Legacy and Its Decline Iraq, once known as the cradle of learning since ancient Mesopotamia, had one of the most advanced education systems in the Middle East by the mid-20th century. However, decades of wars, sanctions, and political turmoil devastated this legacy. The Iran-Iraq war (1980–1988), the 1991 Gulf War, and years […]
The BKI’s mission is to increase public awareness of Kurdish issues, protect human, cultural, and political rights throughout Kurdistan, support and develop Kurdistan’s civil society, improve and increase access to Kurdish cultural and educational resources, and advocate for effective solutions to Kurd-related issues. The Saladin Institute works in a variety of ways to achieve its mission. It conducts research on Kurdish issues, publishes reports and articles, organizes conferences and events, and provides educational resources on Kurdish culture and history. The BKI also advocates for Kurdish rights at the UK. government and international levels.
