We are thrilled to officially launch the new CHMK Forums Portal, your dedicated digital gateway for international academic collaboration, policy roadmaps, and conference research. The launch of this portal marks a significant milestone as we build on the incredible momentum of our recent flagship summer event: The 3rd CHMK National Forum for Media Reform, which successfully convened at the prestigious SOAS University of London on 8–9 July 2026.
This year’s international scientific conference brought together leading minds, regional policymakers, and international experts to dive deep into a critical global theme:
Media Reform in Post-Conflict Regions: Kurdistan’s Strategic Policy Roadmap
This milestone summit bridged the gap between transnational policy, academic research, and real-world media re-engineering, establishing an independent media landscape as a fundamental pillar of democracy.
Honoring History, Addressing Global Challenges
Commemorating the 128th Anniversary of Kurdish Journalism Day, this high-level scientific conference provided a global stage to address the evolving geopolitical challenges of the Middle East and the structural barriers to media independence. By uniting world-class scholars and international stakeholders, the forum focused on finalizing a comprehensive “Strategic Policy Roadmap” designed to:
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Safeguard Journalistic Ethics: Elevate professional standards and implement robust mechanisms to protect media integrity against political and commercial interference.
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Drive Democratic Growth: Bridge the gap between theoretical press freedom laws and the complex, high-risk operational realities faced by journalists on the ground.
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Elevate Regional Models: Integrate the Kurdish media reform framework into global academic dialogues on democratic resilience, digital ethics, and de-colonial governance.
Explore the Portal & Stay Connected
The new forums portal serves as a permanent repository for the research, data models, and policy outputs generated during our London summit at SOAS University of London. We invite all academics, researchers, policy experts, and postgraduate students passionate about media policy, digital ethics, and communication law to explore our new digital hub.
Visit the official portal today: forum.chmk.org
Thank you to all our local and international partners who joined us in London this July to elevate the standards of Kurdish media through professional and scientific rigor. Stay tuned to the portal for upcoming publication updates, special journal issues, and future event announcements!
