The Kurds have endured hardship in Iraq and other parts of the Middle East for generations, their unique identity and language denied by powerful states. Although their dream of independence has stalled, the next generation of Kurds are buzzing with unstoppable inspiration, determined to take control of their future. Kurdish women artists are fighting back against erasure with inspiring creativity and showcasing the boundless energy of Middle Eastern womanhood.

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