On 7 November 2025, an important meeting was held at the headquarters of Kurdish Intellectuals-UK, attended by about 12 Kurdish figures in the UK, including lawyers, religious teachers and representatives of civil society organisations what’s the problem? At a time when Kurdish youth in the UK are facing identity problems and various problems, on the one hand, trying to be part of a British society that is sometimes seen as “foreign” and on the other hand busy working and adapting to the new environment They face problems, but the main question at the meeting was: Why have the Kurds in particular become a target? At the meeting, participants discussed several factors: 1. Misleading media: Sometimes the media issues inaccurate or one-sided reports that put an entire community under suspicion. When a negative case of crime occurs and involves a Kurdish individual, it is magnified and defined as a “Kurdish problem”. 2. Cultural ignorance: Many Britons do not know the history, culture and suffering of the Kurdish people. 3. Youth problems: The participating lawyer pointed out that some Kurdish youth in the UK face problems due to lack of social support, feelings of deviation and lack of equal opportunities. But what emerged from the meeting was this: the vast majority of Kurds in the UK are responsible citizens, working, paying taxes, participating in social life and continuing to preserve their culture. The following facts were emphasized in the meeting: • Economic participation: Kurds work in different fields; From medicine and literature to business and administration. • Religious and social strength: Kurdish mosques and social centers play an important role in maintaining the balance between modernity and social traditions. • An educated generation: Many Kurdish youth are studying in the UK and will be part of the future of this country. The need for constant dialogue This meeting was just the beginning. should: • The media should report responsibly and avoid the plan. . . . . • Education about Kurdish history and culture in schools and universities. • Support Kurdish youth so that they do not feel alienated. • Continuous dialogue between the Kurdish community and British institutions. Overall, the meeting was a promising sign that dialogue can break bridges and build understanding. Kurds in the UK are neither a problem nor a crisis, but part of the diversity of this society. If we want to have a true picture of any community, we need to listen, learn and keep the dialogue going.

Gove Ahmed

President of Kurdish Intellectuals Organization-UK