Shining a Light on Injustice

Our Mission and Vision

Our mission is to protect the right to speak freely and stand up against corruption and oppression wherever it appears. We aim to bring attention to human rights violations in Kurdistan and support those who risk their safety to demand justice.

Through protests, campaigns, and digital awareness, we give a voice to those who can’t speak publicly and bring their stories to the world. Dakok believes that real change begins with truth — and our mission is to make sure that truth is seen, heard, and remembered.

Who We Are

We are the Dakok Organisation for Rights and Freedom, a Kurdish-led movement that stands for justice, equality, and truth. Our mission began with a simple idea — that no voice should be silenced for speaking out against corruption or demanding freedom. We are activists, writers, students, and ordinary people who refuse to accept oppression as normal.

Dakok is more than an organisation; it’s a community built on courage and honesty. We work to expose injustice, defend human rights, and support those who have been punished for speaking the truth. Every action we take — from peaceful protests to raising awareness online — comes from a shared belief that Kurdistan deserves better.

About Me

My name’s Gmo, and I use my voice to speak about the truth that many try to hide. I’m Kurdish, and I’ve seen how corruption and greed have destroyed lives and silenced people who only wanted a better future. Too many journalists, activists, and ordinary people have paid the price for honesty. That’s why I protest, post, and document what’s happening — because silence helps the oppressors, not the people.

This platform is where I share my journey — my protests, my words, and my message. It’s not about politics; it’s about standing up for justice, dignity, and the right to speak freely. Every picture, every post, every chant means something. It’s a reminder that even one voice can start a conversation, and one conversation can lead to change.

What I hope to achieve:
I want people to see what’s really happening in Kurdistan — the corruption, the fear, and the injustice that’s been hidden for too long. I want to bring attention to those who have been silenced and forgotten, and inspire more people to speak up for truth and human rights. My goal is to turn awareness into action — to make sure no voice is ignored.

How I plan to achieve this:
I’ll keep documenting, protesting, and sharing everything that matters — through photos, stories, and online awareness. By using social media, connecting with others, and working with people who believe in freedom and justice, I’ll keep spreading the truth. I’m not here to stop; I’m here to make noise until the world listens.

Gallery

A visual journey through activism and resilience.

Birmingham – 20 July 2023
That day in Birmingham hit different. We came together to remember Qalam Sorani Mama Hama, a journalist who was killed just for telling the truth. Standing there with others who care about freedom made me realise how dangerous honesty has become — but also how powerful it still is. Every chant, every sign, was for those who refuse to stay silent.

Birmingham – 30 August 2024
Back in Birmingham again, this time protesting for Hero and Gulistan, two Kurdish journalists who were murdered for doing their jobs. It’s crazy how speaking out can cost you your life. We raised our voices for them and for every journalist who’s been silenced. The energy that day was strong — sad, angry, and proud all at once.

Birmingham – 8 April 2025
I joined a protest with Dakok in Birmingham to call out the Kurdish authorities for torturing and locking up people who just want freedom. We were there for the ones who can’t be — the ones stuck in prison for speaking the truth. That night reminded me why I keep showing up: because someone has to.

Newcastle – 1 September 2025
I joined the protest in Newcastle to remember what happened in Sulaymaniyah on 22 August and Erbil on 31 August 1996. Those days were some of the darkest in our history — when Kurds turned on Kurds, and people lost their lives for nothing but greed and power. We stood there to remind the world that betrayal doesn’t get forgotten. That day was heavy, but it felt good to stand with people who still care about truth.

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