Kurdistan Press AgencyKurdpa Human Rights Organization
The frightful situation of human rights in different parts of Iran and the existing tendencies toward intensification of systematic and institutionalized violations of human rights, caused a need for an independent human rights organization that can coherently and continuously identify, record and report human rights violations, as well as educate citizens and activists with human rights principles in parts of Iran that are inaccessible or less accessible to various organizations.
Therefore, the Kurdpa Human Rights Organization is established as a non-profit organization, relying on professional journalists and reporters who are already working in various fields in these practically forgotten areas. Kurdpa Human Rights Organization has been set up by a network of journalists who are working in these areas. Kurdpa Organization intends to compensate the existing shortcomings in identifying and reporting human rights violations and fill the existing gaps.
Accordingly, we recall the three main principles to which Kurdpa is trying to adhere;
First, politicism or partisanship is and has been one of the blights that has been bedeviling this field. Kurdpa, as its most basic principle, intends to act without maintaining any political considerations while keeping its professional independence.
Second, acting as a human rights organization requires that its members and officials take a holistic approach to human rights.
Kurdpa aims to expand its human rights approach by using the ongoing training of its members, as well as other interested people in the community. We have sensed that various considerations stemming from political, ethnic, religious, and sexual orientations have caused activists in this field to make compromises on their approach towards human rights. We will try to fill the gap that exists as a result of political considerations and a lack of belief in human rights as an inseparable whole even among human rights reporters.
Third, the credibility of the human rights organization requires adherence to the principle of being able to verify the human rights violations also through a second source. In this regard, we will focus more on journalists, lawyers and activists who are already working in these regions.
Coalitions and International Networks
Kurdpa Human Rights Organization considers expanding network collaborations and building bridges with regional and global human rights bodies a core pillar of its advocacy strategy. Membership in international coalitions ensures that documented field reports on human rights violations are conveyed with legal weight and a stronger voice to international mechanisms, including the United Nations Human Rights Council and Special Rapporteurs.
1. Impact Iran Coalition
Date Joined: June 21, 2022
About the Coalition: Impact Iran is an international non-governmental coalition composed of prominent human rights organizations. Its primary focus is advocating for human rights in Iran, pursuing international justice, and strengthening engagement with UN human rights mechanisms.
Objectives:
Submitting verified, documented field reports of human rights violations in Kurdish regions and across Iran to international bodies.
Partnering with fellow human rights organizations to inform UN resolutions and monitoring mechanisms.
Amplifying the voices of civil society and victims within diplomatic and global arenas.
2. World Coalition Against the Death Penalty
Date Joined: October 2023
About the Coalition: The World Coalition is a global network comprising over 160 NGOs, bar associations, unions, and local/international human rights organizations committed to the universal abolition of the death penalty.
Objectives:
Engaging in unified global efforts to end the death penalty, with a specific focus on political and conscience prisoners.
Raising international awareness regarding statistics, trends, and the lack of due process leading to death sentences.
Participating in global campaigns and capacity-building initiatives aimed at protecting the right to life.
Through active participation in these networks, Kurdpa remains dedicated to serving as a reliable bridge connecting frontline human rights documentation with the world's highest international advocacy forums.
Work With Us
Kurdpa Human Rights Organization welcomes collaboration with journalists, researchers, human rights activists, translators, and citizen journalists. If you are dedicated to documenting human rights violations, independent reporting, or advancing public awareness, you can contribute your skills and expertise to this mission.
Areas of Collaboration
* Reporting and News Submissions: Sharing news, photo/video evidence, and documentation of events or human rights violations.
* Analysis and Research: Authoring analytical pieces, research reports, and legal assessments.
* Translation and Editing: Assisting with the translation of news and reports into various languages (English, Kurdish, Persian, etc.).
* Technical and Digital Support: Contributing expertise in network security, web development, graphic design, and multimedia production.
Security and Anonymity
Your security is our absolute priority. All communications and submitted materials are handled with strict confidentiality, and the identities of all collaborators and sources remain fully protected by Kurdpa.
If your personal or professional situation involves security risks, please do not use standard contact forms or unencrypted emails. Before sharing sensitive documents or collaboration proposals, reach out to us using the encrypted communication options listed on our Contact Us page (such as Signal or PGP).
To submit a collaboration request or discuss your ideas, please send your background details and areas of interest through our Contact Us page.
Financial Support for Kurdpa
Kurdpa Human Rights Organization is an independent, non-profit organization that relies on community support to sustain its operations, document human rights violations, and amplify the voices of the people. Your financial contributions directly support independent reporting, technical security, and media sustainability.
Bank Transfer Details
Legal Entity Name: KURDPA HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION
Bank Name: CIBC BANK
Account Number: 1296418
Transit Number: 02000
Institution Code: 010
SWIFT Code: CIBCCATT
Address:
4101 EAST HASTINGS ST
BURNABY BC V5C 2J3
CANADA
Privacy and Donation Security
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