The PDK combines democratic values and social justice to form a system whereby everyone in Kurdistan can live on equal basis with great emphasis given to rights of individuals and freedom of expression.

MUSTAFA BARZANI
The most prominent Kurdish national
leader, Mustafa Barzani, was President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) when he died on 1 March 1979 at Georgetown Hospital, Washington DC. Millions of Kurds and others mourned him. His memory will remain alive in the hearts of all Kurds who support the aims he struggled for all his life. He will remain a towering figure in the history of the Kurdish people. He remains the inspiration and ideal for today's Kurdish youth who are fired by the spirit, tenacity and resilience of the legend that never wavered in his commitment to the Kurdish struggle for Peace, Freedom and Democracy.

What Does KDP stand for?
We are the Kurdistan Democratic Party - the party that takes the initiative and delivers not only messages but continued action. We believe in the rights and freedoms of all peoples, and we work to ensure that government creates the maximum positive impact on our daily lives while respecting each individual's right to privacy and non-interference. We believe in a government that encourages its people and provides a stable environment and opportunity for growth and prosperity. Our intent is to live with honor, peace, safety, freedom, and democracy on the soil of the Kurdistan Region - our own soil which belongs to us.