The Kurdish National Congress of North America (KNC) is a non-profit, member-driven organization representing Kurds from all parts of Kurdistan living in the United States and Canada. The KNC was founded in 1988, soon after Iraqi chemical weapons attacks on Halabja and other Kurdish cities and villages.

Its objective is to unite Kurds living in North America to work for common goals, to promote the idea of a United Free Kurdistan, and to strengthen the voice of all Kurds living in the USA and Canada. The KNC is a democratic organization.

Its president and board of directors are elected by the members and the organization is governed by a set of by-laws. The KNC encourages open discussion of issues, free speech, and active participation in leadership by its members.

• Conference: Article 140 and The Future of Iraq – May 9, 2008
• Article 140 and The Future of Iraq – May 9, 2008 Agenda
• Donation for Halabja legal proceeding
• Formation of the Kurdish Women’s Rights Committee (KWRC)
• KNC 20th Annual Conference – May 10 & 11 Agenda
• Kurdish Banquet & Celebration - Washington DC – May 10, 2008

20th Annual Conference – May 10 & 11, 2008
"Democratic Resolutions to Kurdish Independence"

May 10 & 11, 2008
Holiday Inn Capitol
550 C Street, SW
Washington DC 20024

This is a special year for the KNC – the Kurdish National Congress of North America. We are celebrating our 20th Anniversary. We should all be very proud for reaching this great milestone. During the span of these years, the KNC has successfully maintained its philosophy as an independent, democratic, grass-roots organization. Our funding and sustainability have always been from the members and supporters of the organization and we are very proud of that.

Further details will be posted here as available. Questions? email knc@kurdishnationalcongress.org
A special guest room rate is available to KNC Conference attendees by calling 202-479-4000 and mentioning Kurdish National Congress or group code "KNC".
Reservations must be made by April 1, 2008.