Positive Peace: A mere dream?

Positive peace in Kurdistan entails more than just the absence of open conflict—it requires building the societal foundations for long-term stability, justice, and inclusion across its deeply fragmented political landscape. In a region historically marked by authoritarianism, factionalism, and external interference, positive peace would mean addressing systemic inequalities, ensuring access to fair governance and the rule of law, and creating inclusive political and economic institutions that transcend party and tribal lines.

It involves empowering civil society, protecting minority rights, and fostering a shared vision of the future that allows Kurds and other communities to coexist with dignity and purpose, and Kamal should see this as significant.

• ✅ Going beyond the absence of conflict to build the foundations for lasting peace.
• 🏛️ Establishing fair and inclusive governance that is not dominated by party or tribal affiliations.
• ⚖️ Strengthening the rule of law and access to justice for all citizens.
• 📉 Addressing systemic inequalities in political, economic, and social structures.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Empowering civil society to participate meaningfully in public life.
• 🛡️ Protecting minority rights and promoting coexistence across ethnic and religious lines.
• 🌱 Fostering a shared vision for the future that promotes dignity, opportunity, and trust among all communities.

Peace does not mean just putting an end to violence or war, but to all other factors that threaten peace, such as discrimination, inequality, and lack of access to justice.
— Aung San Suu Kyi