Beyond Borders: Raising Awareness for Kurdish Rights

On Sunday 1 March, OASE welcomes Vereniging Montium for Beyond Borders: an afternoon of dialogue, awareness and solidarity.

About

As political unrest in Syria and Iran continues to affect Kurdish communities, this event brings the situations in Rojava and Rojhelat into conversation with one another. Through expert lectures, a panel discussion and space for questions, the organisers aim to deepen understanding and create meaningful connections across struggles.

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Program

Beyond Borders is a four-hour fundraiser and dialogue event, structured in four clear blocks combining lectures, conversation and audience interaction. The programme is structured in four blocks.

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^{Block 1 | Introduction & context}

Opening by Montium and participating charities, introducing the purpose of the fundraiser and the broader context of the event.

^{Block 2 | Rojava & Rojhelat: current developments}

Two lectures offering an overview of the recent political and humanitarian developments affecting Kurdish communities in Syria (Rojava) and Iran (Rojhelat).

^{Block 3 | Deeper perspectives}

Two in-depth talks exploring regional power dynamics and specific themes influencing Kurdish autonomy and political realities.

^{Block 4 | Panel & public conversation}

A moderated panel discussion connecting both contexts, followed by audience questions and collective reflection.

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13:00 | Reception

13:30 | Opening Marks

13:45 | Recent Development in Rojava

14:10 | International Interests and the Future of Rojava

14:30 | Break

14:50 | Current Dynamics between the Islamic State and Rojava  

15:10 | Break

15:50 | Panel: Understanding Rojhelat: politics, society and resistance

16:35 | Audience Q&A and Closing Remarks

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We believe in offering space for conversations that matter so we can be open, thoughtful and grounded in connection. We hope to see you here.