The spokesperson of a Kurdish organization operating in Iran told Rudaw that they strive to protect the rights of Kurds in the country through democratic principles.
Siavash Hayati, secretary for the Kurdish United Front (KUF) and a Yarsan civil activist spokesperson, told Rudaw’s Fuad Rahim last week that they seek to uphold Kurdish rights within Iran’s structural framework.
“I want to move forward with the Kurdish thoughts and goals so that the rights of the Kurdish nation in power, wealth, and position are preserved, which falls within the existing framework of human rights,” Hayati said.
The KUF has been active for nearly 20 years and is not considered illegal, despite not being officially recognized. Throughout this time, they have operated based on democratic principles, engaging in civic activities to amplify the people’s voice and address their needs, according to Hayati.
He affirmed that they reject separatism and instead seek solutions within the framework of Iran.
“Our effort is to find alternatives within the structure, indirectly, so that the structural issues that prevent an equal society from being established based on the constitution are addressed, enabling the Kurdish nation to obtain its rights and prove to the government that we are a peaceful nation,” Hayati said.
Twelve years ago, the Iranian government invited KUF for peaceful discussions for the first time, he added.
The KUF was established in 2005 by Bahaaddin Adab, the representative of Sanandaj, Kamyaran, and Divandarreh in the Iranian parliament. Adab also established the Kurdish faction in parliament for the first time.
It is active in Urmia, Ilam, Kermanshah, Hamadan, Tehran, and Sanandaj.[1]