The Palgrave Handbook of Kurdish Genocides

This handbook provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the historical, social, and political dimensions of the Kurdish genocide. Through empirical research and diverse perspectives, this Handbook presents insights into the tragedy's origins, complexities, and far-reaching consequences. This resource delves into the historical context, unravelling the intricacies of the Kurdish genocide using a multidisciplinary approach. It traces into the experiences of Kurdish communities, examining the profound impact of the genocide on identity, displacement, and cultural preservation. By placing the genocide in a broader regional context, the Handbook facilitates comparisons with other genocidal events, promoting a global understanding of the Kurdish tragedy. What sets this Handbook apart is its inclusivity, with contributions from scholars, experts, and individuals directly affected by the genocide, providing thorough and nuanced examination of Kurdish experiences. Organized thematically, the Handbook covers historical context, significant events, social implications, international responses, and ongoing struggles for justice. Each chapter provides a comprehensive analysis supported by rigorous research, scholarly references, and educational components. Beyond serving as a scholarly reference, this Handbook will encourage critical thinking, empathy, and awareness of the complex issues surrounding the genocide, implicated human rights, and conflict. It will equip readers with the knowledge needed to engage in informed discussions, promote dialogue, and contribute to preventing future atrocities. Serving as an essential resource for academics, researchers, students, policymakers, and human rights advocates, this Handbook calls for a future that rejects genocide and embraces justice, reconciliation, and respect for all communities in the Kurdistan region and beyond.

Kaziwa Salih is a socio-political anthropologist and genocide studies scholar who holds a Ph.D. in Social Science from Queen’s University in Canada. She is the author of over 10 fiction and non-fiction books, including Genocide Culture: Cultural Habits, Ethnic Engineering and Religious Doxa (2024, Routledge); Poor Dad, Rich Daughter: Overcoming Gender Regimes and Rising as Entrepreneurs in Post-ISIS Kurdistan (2025, Lived Places Publishing_LPP). Dr. Salih has received several international awards for her work and has worked in international organizations, including the United Nations Association in Canada and Amnesty International. Her research interests encompass genocide studies, socio-political anthropology, gender and women’s studies, Bourdieu’s sociological theories, genocide and violence studies, immigration and forced displacement, Kurdish studies, Middle Eastern politics, minority affairs, ethnic conflicts, and Indigenous governance and sovereignty.