The year 2025 represented a period of substantial growth, institutional consolidation, and expanded public engagement for the Dakok Organization for Rights and Freedoms. Throughout the reporting period, Dakok successfully planned, organised, and participated in 44 structured activities across multiple cities in the United Kingdom. These activities addressed key thematic areas including human rights advocacy, political awareness, environmental protection, social solidarity, intellectual development, and organisational governance.
Dakok’s engagement extended beyond community-level initiatives to include formal participation in the UK Parliament and the Welsh Parliament, reflecting the organisation’s increasing recognition and credibility within democratic and policy-oriented spaces. The breadth and depth of activities conducted during 2025 underscore Dakok’s role as a leading Kurdish civil society organisation operating in the diaspora.
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2. Organisational Mission and Objectives
Dakok Organization for Rights and Freedoms is committed to:
Promoting human rights, freedom of expression, and democratic values
Advocating for political prisoners, journalists, and persecuted activists
Raising awareness of Kurdish political, social, and cultural issues
Supporting social cohesion, legal awareness, and humanitarian initiatives
Encouraging environmental responsibility and sustainable community practices
Strengthening organisational capacity and internal democratic structures
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3. Summary of Activities and Outputs
3.1 Total Activities Conducted
Total number of activities: 44
Operational coverage: Nationwide (England, Wales, and Scotland)
Key engagement platforms: Community spaces, public demonstrations, academic seminars, parliamentary forums, and internal governance meetings
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4. Chronological Overview of Activities
(A complete chronological record is maintained in organisational archives. Key milestones are summarised below.)
Throughout 2025, Dakok conducted activities ranging from environmental initiatives and blood donation campaigns to political advocacy events, commemorations of Kurdish martyrs, intellectual seminars, and institutional meetings. Major highlights included:
The Annual Conference (23 January 2025)
Participation in a panel discussion at the UK Parliament on the future of Kurds in Syria (26 February 2025)
Participation in Nowruz celebrations at the Welsh Parliament (3 April 2025)
Multiple blood donation campaigns in London
Sustained advocacy for political prisoners, including Sherwan Sherwani and Omid Baroshki
A nationwide seminar series led by Kurdish intellectual Abdullah Mulla Nouri
The Second Annual General Meeting (1 October 2025)
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5. Geographic Distribution of Activities
Dakok implemented activities across seven major UK cities, demonstrating decentralised engagement and broad community outreach:
City Number of Activities
London 20
Manchester 17
Birmingham 15
Cardiff 13
Leeds 11
Newcastle 12
Glasgow 9
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6. Thematic Classification of Activities
6.1 Political and Advocacy Activities (20)
Political activities formed the core of Dakok’s work in 2025 and included:
Protests against refugee return agreements and authoritarian policies
Advocacy for unpaid teachers and public-sector employees in the Kurdistan Region
Parliamentary engagement and formal correspondence with UK MPs
Commemorations of key political events and historical injustices
Campaigns opposing the expansion of Hashd al-Shaabi authority
Public marches and email campaigns demanding the release of political prisoners
These activities strengthened Dakok’s advocacy profile and increased visibility of Kurdish issues within UK political institutions.
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6.2 Social and Community Activities (8)
Social initiatives focused on humanitarian values, solidarity, and community well-being, including:
Memorial ceremonies
Visits to elderly care facilities
Four blood donation campaigns in London
Legal awareness seminars addressing youth rights and refugee integration
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6.3 Environmental Protection Activities (6)
Environmental activities were conducted in collaboration with UK-based partners and included:
Environmental protection initiatives in Manchester, Leeds, and Blyth
Tree-planting and agricultural sustainability activities in Cardiff
Community-based environmental awareness programmes
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6.4 Intellectual and Educational Activities (7)
Dakok prioritised intellectual development and cultural dialogue through:
Two book fairs in Leeds
A multi-city seminar series led by Abdullah Mulla Nouri, hosted in West Bromwich, Rochdale, Leeds, Edinburgh, and London
These activities promoted critical thinking, cultural literacy, and intellectual exchange within the Kurdish diaspora.
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6.5 Organisational and Governance Activities (4)
Key institutional developments in 2025 included:
Annual Conference (23 January 2025)
Establishment of the Leeds Council as the seventh organisational council
General Assembly Meeting in Birmingham (22 April 2025)
Second Annual General Meeting (1 October 2025)
These milestones strengthened internal governance, accountability, and regional representation.
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7. Institutional Impact and Strategic Significance
The sustained implementation of activities throughout 2025 enhanced Dakok’s:
Organisational credibility and operational capacity
Visibility within parliamentary and civic spaces
Community trust and volunteer engagement
Strategic partnerships with UK civil society organisations
Dakok’s ability to operate simultaneously at grassroots and parliamentary levels demonstrates its maturity as a rights-based organisation.
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8. Conclusion
The 2025 reporting year stands as a defining period for the Dakok Organization for Rights and Freedoms. Through a balanced combination of advocacy, community service, environmental responsibility, intellectual engagement, and institutional development, Dakok reaffirmed its mission and strengthened its long-term sustainability.
The organisation enters the forthcoming period with enhanced experience, expanded networks, and a clear strategic vision for continued engagement in defence of rights, freedoms, and justice.
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Dakok Organization for Rights and Freedoms
31 December 2025
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