FC Azadi, Amed Spor, Dalkurd,
Oxford’s Kurdish football team,
Kurdish Canadian Football Club…

Kurdish sports initiatives are evident through socio-sportive projects supported by foundations. One notable example is the initiative approved by a foundation, aiming at the development and equipping of teachers' clubs with spaces for sports and recreational activities[6]. The Kurdish Project, a cultural-education initiative, also explores expanding into a formal grant program for Kurdish cultural projects, emphasizing awareness and bridge-building between Kurds and the West[3]. Additionally, there are references to sportive activities among Kurdish students, showcasing personal initiatives taken by teachers to engage them in explaining and participating in such activities[1].

Enstituya Kurdî ya Brukselê (1978), Enstîtuya Kurdî ya Parîsê (1983), Enstîtuya Kurdî ya Bonnê
(1984), Enstîtuya Kurdî ya Stenbolê (1992), Înstîtûta Kurdî li Berlîn (1994), Înstîtuya Kurdî li
Stockholmê (1996), Washington Kurdish Institute (1996), Enstîtuya Çanda Kurdî ya Tehran (2001),
Enstîtuya Kurdî ya Amedê (2004), Enstîtuya Kurdî ya Zurîhê, Amed Kurdish Studies (2019), Enstîtuya
Kurdî ya Vîyanayê, New York Kurdish Cultural Center, the Kurdish Center for Studies (KCS), IBV,
Weqfa Mezopotamya, The Kurdish Peace Institute, Zahra Institute, The European Center for Kurdish
Studies (1999), The Washington Kurdish Institute (1996), The International Institute for the Study of
Kurdish Societies (IISKS), The Kurdish Institute of Copenhagen etc.

There are various Kurdish institutes and organizations that focus on promoting Kurdish culture, language, education, and advocacy for the Kurdish people. Some of these include:

1. Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG): The KRG is the autonomous government in Iraqi Kurdistan, and it plays a significant role in the cultural and educational development of the region.
2. Kurdistan Institute for Strategic Studies and Research (KISSR): KISSR is an independent research institute based in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan. It focuses on strategic studies and research related to the Kurdish region.
3. Kurdistan Institute of Education (KIE): KIE is an educational institute in Iraqi Kurdistan that works to improve the quality of education and provide training for teachers.
4. Institute for Kurdish Studies (IKS): IKS is based in the United Kingdom and is dedicated to the study of Kurdish culture, history, and society. It promotes academic research and organizes conferences and events.
5. Kurdish Institute in Paris: This institute focuses on promoting Kurdish culture, language, and history in France and beyond. It often organizes cultural events, seminars, and exhibitions.
6. Kurdish Human Rights Project (KHRP): While not an institute in the traditional sense, KHRP is an organization that works to promote and protect the human rights of Kurds worldwide. They engage in legal advocacy, research, and awareness campaigns.
7. Kurdish Language Academy (KLA): This organization is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Kurdish language. It provides resources for learning Kurdish and supports initiatives to strengthen the language.
8. Kurdish Institute of Istanbul: This institute, based in Turkey, focuses on Kurdish studies, including language, history, and culture.

• University of Duhok, Duhok
• Duhok Polytechnic University, Duhok
• Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil
• Hawler Medical University, Erbil
• University of Koya, Koya
• Charmo University, Chamchamal
• University of Raparin, Ranya
• University of Salahaddin, Erbil
• Soran University, Soran
• University of Sulaimani, Suliemani
• Sulaimani Polytechnic University SPU, Sulaimani
• University of Zakho, Zakho
• University of Halabja, Halabja
• University of Garmian, Kalar
• University of Kurdistan Hewlêr, Erbil

Private universities

• American University of Iraq, Sulaimani, Sulaimani
• Catholic University in erbil, Erbil
• Qaiwan International University - UTM Franchise, Sulaimani
• Kurdistan Technical Institute, Sulaimani
• Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaimani
• American University Duhok Kurdistan, Duhok
• Cihan University, Erbil
• Dijlah College, Erbil
• Ishik University, Erbil
• Ishik University, Sulaimani
• Cihan University, Sulaimani
• Lebanese French University, Erbil

British Royal University for Science and Technology, Erbil — the Ministry of Higher Education is disputing its name, and so degrees as of April 16, 2011, were illegal according to Ministry of High Education until the issue is resolved.

• زانکۆی ئەربیل / International University of Erbil, Newroz road (double side facing Erbil West Hospital), Erbil
• University of Human Development, Sulaimani
• Nawroz University, Dohuk
• Knowledge University, Erbil

1. Overview of arsivakurd.org:
   • Arsivakurd.org serves as a platform for Kurdish society, facing significant challenges due to state repression, hindering the free expression of their culture and history[1].
2. Content Categories:
   • The portal offers diverse content categories in Kurdish, spanning fields such as economics, research, culture, literature, and religion[2].
3. Traffic and Worth:
   • With an estimated worth of $4,441, arsivakurd.org attracts around 811 unique daily visitors, reflecting its significance within the Kurdish community[3].
4. Technical Insights:
   • Additional insights, such as Google search results and website optimization tips, can be found on platforms like bitverzo.com[4].
5. Related Resources:
   • Users can find relevant information and discussions about arsivakurd.org on platforms like tirşik and various online encyclopedias[6].

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Lara Dizeyee’s Kurdish haute couture shined in the capital of fashion, with her modern twist on traditional Kurdish clothes taking center stage during Paris Fashion Week on Monday.

Working tirelessly to finish her designs, Dizeyee, an oil and gas professional, showcased her Kurdish clothes during the Haute Couture Week which is held every July as part of Paris Fashion Week.

"My dream finally came true. I am really happy that finally our Kurdish culture and colorful designs were displayed on an international platform, that I took part in the Paris Fashion Week," Dizeyee told Rudaw's Alla Shally at the end of the event.

Dizeyee's collection was presented to fashion lovers in three parts; Dream, Fire, and Ocean accompanied by specially prepared music. Her collection was exhibited by European models.

"I am extremely happy," she said. "I wholeheartedly, with much love for my job, started designing them in order to reach such an international venue. Now that the whole world saw the colors of our culture, I will not forget at all."

Paris Haute Couture Week takes place from July 3 to July 6 and is traditionally home to the best designers in the world.

Her designs were displayed with background music from one of her father's songs. The Kurdish designer is the daughter of one of the most famous Kurdish singers, Homer Dizeyee.

Throwing their full support behind her outstanding performance, her parents were present during the show.

"In fact, Lara is an artist," Homer Dizeyee said. "When she was a child, I had the feeling that she was an artist. In addition to that, she has a great voice.

"I really wanted her to sing as I do and become a singer. I love all of Lara's works. She has a very soft feeling and she is too smart to choose what she wants. I like all that she does."

The fabric colors of each outfit in Dizeyee's designs deeply impressed the guests and international designers who attended the event, something that they highly spoke of, and found it difficult for any designer to work on them.

"Lara Dizeyee has a great future," Elisabeth Visoanska, official partner of Oriental Fashion Show told Rudaw. "Because with her fashion designs, she represents what people really want to see."

Dizeyee's continuous work with these unique designs, as the audience of the Paris fashion show said, will eventually make her a global brand and can showcase her work everywhere.

The Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), specifically the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies (IAIS), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kurdish Heritage Institute. Both parties have agreed to explore the possibilities of a closer relationship in the following areas:

• The digitalisation of the primary source materials archive held by the Kurdish Heritage Institute
• How these materials can be displayed by the University of Exeter
• through an open access online archive
• Explore collaborative seminars and workshops
• Development of a translation scheme, with the aim of translating certain parts of the collection
• Assistance with academic staff training to help build capacity at the Institute
• Possible staff and student exchange for those interested in Kurdish culture and helping to establish possible collaboration with the Universities of Sulaimniyeh and Dohuk

The Kurdish Exile Museum is an institution with a unique collection and a permanent exhibition hall. The museum is currently undergoing the rebuilding of its location to house Kurdish cultural-historical objects. This process may take some time [1].

In June 2023, Dr. Ismail Besikci reflected on the Stockholm Kurdish Exile Museum, shedding light on its significance and contributions [2].

The museum aims to preserve and showcase Kurdish culture, featuring a collection of over 1000 items of Kurdish handiworks, including coins belonging to Kurdish dynasties dating back up to 1100 years [3].

For further exploration of Kurdish history and culture, The Kurdistan Memory Programme documents the Kurdish story, creating a permanent national archive [5]. Additionally, the Kurdish Museum, Library, and Archive, with a presence on Facebook, serves as a platform for promoting Kurdish culture [6].

Ali Osman Yanak is a Kurdish painter and musician based in Beşiktaş, Turkey. With a professional painting career spanning 23 years, Yanak's work is deeply influenced by Kurdish culture, evident in all his pieces. His artistic endeavors extend to music, showcasing a multidimensional creative expression. Yanak maintains a significant online presence, with profiles on Instagram [1], Twitter [2], Facebook [3], and Behance [4]. Additionally, he shares his music on YouTube [6]. Ali Osman Yanak's art reflects a rich fusion of visual and auditory elements, deeply rooted in his Kurdish heritage.