Kurdish Language cannot be erased or marginalized

Calls to protect the Kurdish language are increasing in Rojava, as Kurdish language teachers in Hasakah stressed the importance of safeguarding Kurdish language and culture and ensuring the continuation of its education amid historical attempts to marginalize Kurdish identity in Syria.

Teacher Jinda Ahmad said that the Kurdish language had been subjected to decades of marginalization, yet families preserved it inside their homes before it later moved into schools and educational courses following the start of the Rojava Revolution.

She emphasized that the Kurdish language is not merely letters and words, but rather represents the history and identity of the ancient Kurdish people, who preserved their language through generations.

Jinda Ahmad criticized the transitional government’s failure to fully recognize the rights of the Kurdish people, as well as the absence of official recognition of the Kurdish language in the Syrian constitution so far. She called for adopting Kurdish as an official language in education and the constitution because it is a fundamental right.

For her part, teacher Media Ali expressed her rejection of the removal of the Kurdish language from the signboard of the Palace of Justice in the city of Hasakah.

She confirmed that Kurds endured many years of struggle during previous periods to preserve and teach their language, adding that the language represents the cultural identity and historical existence of the Kurdish people.

She stressed that all components in Syria enjoy their own languages and cultures, and that Kurds remain committed to their language and culture, which their revolution was founded upon, and will not abandon them regardless of the circumstances and challenges.

Meanwhile, student Janda Ramo stated that the Kurdish language represents identity and existence, and that the failure to recognize it as an official language in schools is unacceptable, especially since Kurds made great sacrifices to preserve their language.

Janda concluded by stressing that continued disregard for the Kurdish language could lead to protest actions, and that recognizing it is a fundamental right.

ANHA