Kurdistan Region Leadership Engagement with U.S. Leaders
Amid heightened tensions during the U.S.–Iranian conflict, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Representation in Washington maintained steady engagement with U.S. officials to ensure that the implications for the Kurdistan Region remained clearly understood. These efforts focused on reinforcing the Region’s role as a stable and reliable partner, while emphasizing the urgent need to safeguard its […]
Building a Greener Future: Sustainability Efforts Expand Across the Kurdistan Region
Despite ongoing security challenges, the Kurdistan Region continues to advance efforts to ensure growth remains sustainable. From environmental protection campaigns at key tourist sites to large-scale green infrastructure projects in Erbil, the Region is steadily integrating sustainability into its broader development approach. At the same time, long-term initiatives such as the Green Belt Project and […]
Despite the Ceasefire, the Kurdistan Region Continues to be Attacked
Despite the ceasefire, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq continues to face sustained drone and missile attacks. Since February 28, the Kurdistan Region has been attacked more than 800 times by drones and missiles, despite not being a party to the conflict. According to KRG data, these attacks have left 20 people dead and 123 wounded, […]
April 14: Commemorating the Victims of the Anfal Genocide
On April 14, the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States commemorates the victims of the Anfal Genocide, one of the most devastating chapters in modern Kurdish history. This year marks the 38th anniversary of the systematic campaign carried out by the former Iraqi regime against the Kurdish people between 1987 and 1988. What […]
April 4: Commemorating the Victims of the Feyli Kurdish Genocide
On April 4, the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States commemorates the victims of the Feyli Kurdish genocide, one of the most devastating and often overlooked tragedies in modern Iraqi history. This year marks the 46th anniversary of the systematic persecution carried out by the former Iraqi regime against the Feyli Kurdish community. […]
Daughters of the Sun: Kurdish Women Who Shaped History
During Women’s History Month, the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States honors the women who have helped shape Kurdish history across generations: rulers, scholars, educators, artists, journalists, activists, and fighters whose leadership has left a lasting mark on Kurdish political, cultural, and public life. Their stories reflect a long tradition of women not […]
Kurdish Heritage Month: Honoring History, Resilience, and a Future Shaped by Dialogue
Kurdish Heritage Month stands as a powerful recognition of resilience, cultural continuity, and identity. Observed throughout March, it offers an opportunity to honor the rich history and enduring contributions of the Kurdish people, while reflecting on a past shaped by hardship and a future increasingly defined by dialogue and possibility. As organizations such as the […]
KRG Representation in the United States Participates in Newroz Events Across the DMV Area
The Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States (KRG-US) proudly participated in a series of Newroz events across the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area, marking the Kurdish New Year alongside the local diaspora and international partners. These events brought together nearly 1,000 attendees, reflecting the strength, resilience, and cultural pride of the […]
Halabja: The Chemical Attack That Shook the World
On March 16, 1988, the Kurdish city of Halabja in northern Iraq was subjected to one of the most devastating chemical weapons attacks ever carried out against a civilian population. Iraqi aircraft dropped chemical agents across residential neighborhoods, killing thousands within hours and injuring thousands more. The attack occurred during the final phase of the […]
Kurdish Participation in IRF Summit and National Prayer Breakfast Reinforces Commitment to Religious Freedom and Coexistence
KRG Representative Aziz accompanied senior officials from the Kurdistan Region to the 2026 annual International Religious Freedom Summit and National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC, reinforcing the Region’s commitment to pluralism and interfaith coexistence. H.E. Ano Jawhar Abdoka, Minister of Transportation and Communications, a Chaldean, participated in the events and affirmed the Kurdistan Regional Government’s […]