In Brussels, the capital of Belgium, the Youth Federation of the Kurdistani Diaspora Confederation, in partnership with the Kurdish Students Association in Belgium, organised a large-scale seminar for Kurdish youth and students.
Held in the main hall of Brussels University, the event focused on the situation of youth in the diaspora, the process of integrating into Western society, and how to preserve their national identity.
During the seminar, Shifa Barzani, the General Supervisor of the Kurdistani Diaspora Conference, delivered a comprehensive speech. He emphasised that Kurdish youth in the diaspora must arm themselves with science and skills to become true representatives of their people.
By doing so, they can secure a strong position for the Kurdish cause within European decision-making centers. He further noted that individual transformation is the foundation for changing society and the world, as all true reform begins with the individual and within educational institutions.
The General Supervisor of the Kurdistani Diaspora commended the Kurdish youth who have achieved high academic degrees abroad and have secured prominent positions within political and administrative systems, describing this as a source of immense pride for the Kurdish nation.
In this context, Shifa Barzani reminded the audience that the 1957 directives of Mullah Mustafa Barzani for students remain highly relevant today.
He had urged students to focus solely on their education, stressing that the future state of Kurdistan would need knowledgeable experts and professionals. he also called on the youth to respect and adhere to the laws of their host countries, encouraging them to serve as beautiful examples of Kurdish character to gain international support.
On the other hand, Ashit Mahmoud Shekho, a management team member of the Kurdish Students Association in Belgium, discussed the importance of creating an environment where youth can exchange experiences. He stressed that students, as a fundamental part of the diaspora, must have the opportunity to express their hopes for the future.
Simultaneously, Yad Amin, President of the Youth Federation, delivered a seminar on the process of integrating into Western societies.
He stated that their goal is to help Kurds find a deserving and influential place in Europe—one where they preserve their own national identity while deeply respecting the identities of their host countries.
The event, which was beautifully adorned with artistic segments such as the playing of the Saz and authentic Kurdish singing, highlighted that this gathering is just the beginning.
It marks the start of organising the youth’s capabilities within a robust federation so that, away from fragmentation and partisan interests, they can serve the just cause of their people as a unified force.
This joint seminar comes at a time when the Kurdistani diaspora is making continuous efforts to build a national and scientific lobby in Europe.
Gathering youth in academic centers like Brussels University signals a strategic shift for Kurdish organizations toward academic and professional work. The primary objective is to connect the new generation to their national roots while simultaneously nurturing them to become highly successful citizens in Western countries.