The Global Tapestry of Alternatives, Jineoloji and the Academy of Democratic Modernity are co-organizing a webinar to discuss “Kurdistan: What does Abdullah Öcalan’s "Call for Peace and Democratic Society" mean?”

In a statement about the event, the organizers said: “The “Call for Peace and Democratic Society” issued by Abdullah Öcalan, the founding leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) who has been held captive in isolation for 26 years at the Imrali island prison, and shared with the public on February 25, 2025, may create a significant opportunity to put an end to the nearly fifty-year conflict between the PKK and the Turkish state. In this session, we propose to come together on its meaning, implications, and impact on the Kurdistan process and the radical alternatives movement abroad.”

The webinar at 1 – 3 pm GMT on March 23 will involve the following:

1- Context and aim of Abdullah Ocalan's call - Jineolojî Academy (15 min.)

2- Reactions and impact of Öcalan's call on the Kurdish movement, political parties and movements in Turkey and internationally: Academy of Democratic Modernity (15 min.)

3- Impact of Abdullah Öcalan's call on the revolution in Rojava / North and East Syria and the current situation in Syria - Salih Muslim, former co-chair and now member of the presidential committee of the Democratic Union Party, PYD (15 min.)

4- Questions & Answers / Common Discussion (60 min)

To attend, register here