Syrian Arab promotes Kurdish culture

mueserk — Tue, 28 May 2013 13:13:36 +0000

Kurds, an ethnic minority in Syria, suffered oppression under the “Arabization” policy of the Assad regime. But the Syrian revolution has brought along change. With a strong political and military presence in northeast Syria, Kurds are putting their past behind and working towards a better future. They have transformed from being underdogs to the ones in power. This newfound influence is not just political or military, but also cultural, and Kurdish culture is experiencing a sort of revival. Young Syrians, like Sameer Shaiyer, 28, are doing their bit to spread the word about Kurdish art forms. And what makes Samir’s job challenging is that he’s Arab.

Listen to the report by Gayatri Parameswaran and Felix Gaedtke report from Qamishlo, Syria:

Sameer Shaiyer has been singing Kurdish songs since he was a child (Photo: Felix Gaedtke)

From unemployed to entrepreneur: the making of young Arab leaders

lomasc — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:47:41 +0000

Youth unemployment across the Arab world is at 33 per cent, and women are most likely to fit this category. However, some young leaders are trying to turn this around, by encouraging and educating those affected by unemployment and lack of opportunity in the Middle East and turning them into young entrepreneurs.

Watch this DW video to find out more about how young global leaders are creating opportunities for young Arabs in the Middle East.

arab – Generation Change

Syrian Arab promotes Kurdish culture

From unemployed to entrepreneur: the making of young Arab leaders