Diary Khalid Marif

“We launch The Amargi as a promise — to reflect the dignity of our peoples, honour past sacrifices, and create space for new generations to dream and act.” Read Editor-in-Chief @KamalChomani's full vision here: theamargi.com/posts/the-amar…

With the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, the long oppressed Kurds now face new challenges. buff.ly/3PGh8u2

🚨New Blog Alert: “Through Writing, I Found Healing and a Voice for My People” by Diary Marif ✍️ 🛑 Generations of trauma, systemic oppression, and the fight to preserve identity—this is the reality for Kurdish people. Despite these hardships, voices like Diary Marif’s rise to share their truth and inspire action. 📖 Diary Marif @diary_khalid, a Kurdish writer and journalist based in Vancouver, has dedicated his life to amplifying the voices of minorities and newcomers in Canada, as well as the Kurdish people's struggles in the Middle East. Originally from Iraqi Kurdistan, Diary holds a master’s degree in history and is a board member of an organization fighting racism. His writings have appeared in platforms like New Canadian Media, Rebel, and Toronto Star. In this blog, Diary reflects on his personal journey of healing through writing, shedding light on the struggles of the Kurdish people. From cultural erasure and systemic oppression to the enduring resilience of his community, he emphasizes the transformative power of storytelling as a tool for justice and empathy. 🖊️ “Storytelling is not just personal catharsis—it’s a vital link to our shared human history.” 📖 Read the full blog: voicesinexile.me/blog/8wdq8g3we… #humanrights #kurdistan #justiceforkurds #healingthroughwriting #storytellingforchange #diarymarif #voicesinexile