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Kurdistan National Congress (KNC) is not a poiltical party. Nonprofit organization representing North American Kurds since 1988 and … For a united and free Kurdistan.

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our close friend Jon Rud,(1937-2020) and, on behalf of the Kurdistan National Congress, we send our deepest condolences to his wife, Valeri Mercedec Rud, his family and friends, and the Kurdish people. The Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) is a coalition of organisations from across Europe, formed by exiled Kurdish politicians, lawyers, and activists. In July of 1988, a small committee was formed to arrange and organize a a Kurdish umbrella organization. Established 14 April 1985. Kurdish National Congress of North America was one of the first nonprofit organization in North America geared towards the goal of a unified Kurdistan. The KNC is umbrella organisation.