KOMIN
Identity, Dialogue, Integration
ڕێکخراوی کۆمین بۆ کولتور و دیموکراسی
منظمة كومين للثقافة والديمقراطية
KOMIN Organization for Culture & Democracy
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.
Working to revive, renew and develop the rich culture and heritage of Kurdish society and to connect it with the universal values of freedom and democracy, through civic education, support for cultural creativity, the promotion of equality, awareness and human rights, the protection of the environment and a life in balance with nature, and by developing individuals’ capacities for active participation in political and social life, with a strong sense of national belonging.
Slogan: Identity, Dialogue, Integration
The organization is headquartered in the city of Ranya, centre of the Raparin Independent Administration. Under the laws in force in the Kurdistan Region, it may carry out activities and open centres and offices in every city and district of the Kurdistan Region, and outside it wherever laws and regulations permit.
KOMIN works within Kurdish society to develop culture and democratic thought and behaviour, in order to strengthen the foundations of civil society, the coexistence of differences, rational and civilized dialogue, and the all-round advancement of society, especially in the cultural sphere.
Adhering to the laws in force in the Kurdistan Region.
Protecting the general and higher interests of the Kurdistan Region.
Protecting and documenting cultural identity, and preventing the erasure of authentic identity, culture, beliefs and values.
Encouraging young people to create in the fields of culture, art and literature as an effective instrument of change and a shared language between differences.
Creating opportunities to introduce, share and exchange the culture, heritage and traditions of Kurdistan’s authentic society alongside the world’s diverse cultures.
Spreading a culture of democracy and human rights across all parts of society.
Strengthening the principles of tolerance, coexistence and the acceptance of differences and diverse opinions.
Working for the free and democratic participation of individuals in the important and decisive issues of society, so that responsibility and ethical principles are regarded as a duty in public life.
Holding courses and trainings, conducting research and publishing writings and publications that make genuine democracy part of the culture and reflect it in individual and social life.
Creating free spaces and platforms for civilized, productive dialogue between generations and social groups, and contributing to the development of open, democratic thought and society.
Providing training opportunities so that individuals become effective and responsible leaders in their own regions, fields and skills.
Encouraging young people to form and grow groups for art, culture and enlightenment, discussion circles and friends of thought and books, environmental volunteering, identity preservation, the active participation of youth and women, the Kurdish language, and every field that fosters integration and free, democratic interaction between differences.
Researching culture and society, thought, language and history to show their strength, richness and potential, and contributing to solutions and to understanding society in its breadth and depth from different perspectives.
All forms of peaceful civic work.
Organizing, holding and taking part in discussion circles, forums, seminars, conferences and open, free dialogue.
Conducting research, surveys and field studies across different fields and dimensions.
Carrying out and organizing a variety of environmental activities.
Taking part in printing and publishing thought and literature that serve our goals.
Awareness campaigns on rights, freedoms, equality and responsibilities.
Training courses in all intellectual, social and democratic-participation fields.
Working and coordinating with institutions and local governments to make democracy part of the culture and to foster responsibility towards society, its values and its cultural capital.
Commitment to international law on the principles of human rights.
Adherence to the laws in force in the Kurdistan Region.
Protecting the general and higher interests of the Kurdistan Region.
Branches outside the Region abide by the laws in force where they operate.
Members must read, and abide by, the organization’s programme, bylaws and code of ethics and professional conduct.
Three or more people who founded the organization, and who evaluate and follow up its activities.
All members of the organization, who elect the president, vice-president and directors in a free, secret ballot.
The president, the vice-president and the five directors of KOMIN’s units, who run the organization between two elections.
Send us a written request and our team will get in touch.
Contact usBe a resident of the Kurdistan Region.
Be at least 18 years old with full legal capacity.
Believe in the bylaws and follow their guidelines.
