The Kurdish People’s Democratic Assembly of Britain published the final declaration of its third annual conference held on Thursday in London.

The declaration reads as follows:

"As the Kurdish People’s Democratic Assembly of Britain, we dedicate the Third Annual Kurdish Conference to the International Campaign of Freedom for Öcalan - Political Solution to the Kurdish Question. We strongly believe that ending Öcalan's isolation and ensuring his immediate release will act as a vital political mechanism to resolve the Kurdish issue in the Middle East, paving the way for lasting peace and stability in the region.

As part of UK-wide efforts to stand with and support the campaign, we make the following pledges:

1. We pledge our commitment to the "Freedom for Öcalan - Political Solution to the Kurdish Question" campaign, advocating for Öcalan’s immediate release as a pivotal step towards peace and stability in the Middle East.

2. We commit to leveraging diplomatic channels to amplify the call for Öcalan's freedom, engaging with political stakeholders and decision-makers in the UK to emphasise the importance of his release in the pursuit of a political resolution.

3. We will develop educational programs highlighting Öcalan's contributions and the Kurdish movement's philosophy.

4. Rooted in Öcalan's philosophy, our commitment to gender equality extends to empowering women through active participation and leadership roles within the community.

5. We vow to establish a robust network of coordination between all regions. This network will serve as the rallying point for the international campaign, fostering solidarity and collaborative efforts for the Kurdish cause across Britain.

As a sum of the conclusions reached across discussions today, generously led by legal, political and academic experts from around the world, we also make the following demands:

1. We demand the immediate and unconditional release of Abdullah Öcalan, recognizing his detention as a significant impediment to a peaceful resolution of the Kurdish Question.

2. We call for the recognition and protection of the political rights of the Kurdish community, both locally and internationally, emphasising the importance of political inclusion and representation.

3. We demand that the UK government exerts diplomatic pressure on nations involved in the Kurdish Question, urging them to support Öcalan's release and engage in constructive dialogue for a political solution.

4. We call upon MPs and political actors to actively engage with international bodies such as the Council of Europe and the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture, advocating for an end to Öcalan's isolation and ensuring the protection of his human rights.

5. We urge local and regional communities in the UK to foster solidarity with the Kurdish issue. This includes supporting their initiatives, actively participating in events, and organising collaborative efforts to amplify the call for Öcalan's release and a political solution to the Kurdish Question.

As the co-chairs of the Kurdish People’s Democratic Assembly of Britain, we thank all our speakers, who have invested their time to share their perspectives and lead important conversations.

We also thank everyone who made time to attend our conference and share their questions and ideas about the Kurdish people’s longtime quest for freedom and justice in the Middle East.

We stand firmly in our belief that the hope, solidarity and knowledge provoked by today’s conference will lead us towards victory in the struggle for freedom, dignity and justice in Kurdistan, the Middle East and around the world.