Kurdistan Region of Iraq Directorate of Syriac Culture and Arts congratulates journalist Nuri Kino on being awarded 2025 Kavian Prize

ANKAWA, Kurdistan Region of Iraq — The General Directorate of Syriac Culture and Arts, headquartered in Ankawa, Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), congratulated investigative journalist and human rights activist Nuri Kino for receiving the 2025 Kavian Prize. Currently residing in Sweden, Kino was honored for his tireless efforts in supporting oppressed communities and displaced individuals worldwide.

Born into a refugee family originally from Turkey, Kino has emerged as a prominent advocate for ethnic and religious minorities and victims of war. In 2014, he founded A Demand for Action, an organization established in response to the Islamic State (ISIS) genocide that targeted Christian Chaldeans–Syriacs–Assyrians, Yezidis, and other minorities in Iraq and Syria.

Established in 2012, the Kavian Prize honors individuals and organizations showing outstanding commitment in peace, environmental sustainability, culture, science, and advocacy for marginalized groups, including the homeless. Kino’s recognition reflects his impactful work amplifying the plight of vulnerable populations worldwide.