Iran is experiencing a renewed wave of nationwide protests fueled by soaring inflation, the rapid collapse of the rial, and widespread poverty. Unlike the 2022 “Woman, Life, Freedom” uprising—sparked primarily by social repression and rooted in peripheral regions such as Kurdistan and Balochistan—this new unrest began in Tehran, led by shopkeepers from the historic Grand […]
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.
