Tree-planting campaign around Ranya
KOMIN volunteers took part in an environmental campaign to protect the region’s nature.
- 15 October 2026
- Ranya
Identity
Dialogue
Integration
Difference, but together!
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About KOMIN
Building a culture of dialogue and democracy
An independent, non-governmental, non-profit and impartial organization that carries out civic work, activities and advocacy in the fields of culture and the development of democratic thought and behaviour, in accordance with its licence and the laws in force.
KOMIN documents
Preserving Kurdish culture, history and thought.
KOMIN sections
Gallery, library and spaces for open dialogue.
KOMIN
Identity, Dialogue, Integration
Our fields of work
Programmes that bring differences together
Arts & Literature
Encouraging young people to create in culture, art and literature as a shared language between differences.
Democracy & Rights
Spreading a culture of democracy and human rights, and strengthening the free participation of every individual.
Environment & Society
Protecting the environment and a life in balance with nature, alongside coexistence and social tolerance.
Our events
Don’t miss our featured cultural events
Join us for a vibrant calendar of exhibitions, forums, workshops and community gatherings that celebrate culture, history and creativity.
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Photo and heritage exhibition of the Raparin region
An exhibition introducing the region’s traditional dress, objects and historical photographs.
- 9 October 2026
- Ranya
Seminar: tolerance and coexistence in Kurdish society
An open seminar discussing the principles of tolerance and accepting differences.
- 3 October 2026
- Ranya
Meet our contributors
Meet the people behind KOMIN
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President
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Vice-President
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Director, Administration & Finance
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Director, Capacity Development
Who we are
A space where culture, dialogue and democracy meet
Building an aware society in which democracy and dialogue between differences become a culture, a foundation and the essence of coexistence, tolerance and mutual acceptance, so that we respect values and opinions and create a free and equal climate in the life of society.
- Core goals
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- Working methods
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- Board members
- 7
- Specialised units
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Our values
The principles that guide everything we do
Identity, dialogue, integration. Our slogan reminds us that every difference can become a shared language through free and civilized dialogue.
Our slogan
Identity, Dialogue, Integration
We work for an aware society where democracy and dialogue between differences become the culture of coexistence, tolerance and mutual acceptance.
Our vision
An aware, democratic society
We revive, renew and develop the rich culture and heritage of Kurdish society and share it with the universal values of freedom and democracy.
Our mission
Culture, freedom & democracy
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