Join the Campaign to Add Kurdistan Flag to iOS Emojis!

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The Issue

Kurdistan is a unique and significant region in the world, with a distinct culture, history, and identity. It is home to millions of Kurdish people who have fought for their autonomy and independence for decades. Therefore, it is only fitting that the region should have its own flag emoji on iOS.

Many other autonomous regions in the world already have their flag emojis on iOS such as the Isle of Man. These regions have been recognized for their cultural and political distinctiveness, and their flag emojis serve as a symbol of pride for their people.

By contrast, the lack of a flag emoji for the Kurdistan  may be seen as a form of erasure or marginalization, implying that the region and its people are not important enough to be recognized. This can be especially damaging in a digital age where emojis and symbols are often used to represent and communicate identities and emotions.

In summary, adding a flag emoji for the Kurdistan iOS would be a small but important step towards recognizing and honoring the unique identity and culture of the Kurdish people (that are over 60 million).

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Recent signers:
sabri dag and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Kurdistan is a unique and significant region in the world, with a distinct culture, history, and identity. It is home to millions of Kurdish people who have fought for their autonomy and independence for decades. Therefore, it is only fitting that the region should have its own flag emoji on iOS.

Many other autonomous regions in the world already have their flag emojis on iOS such as the Isle of Man. These regions have been recognized for their cultural and political distinctiveness, and their flag emojis serve as a symbol of pride for their people.

By contrast, the lack of a flag emoji for the Kurdistan  may be seen as a form of erasure or marginalization, implying that the region and its people are not important enough to be recognized. This can be especially damaging in a digital age where emojis and symbols are often used to represent and communicate identities and emotions.

In summary, adding a flag emoji for the Kurdistan iOS would be a small but important step towards recognizing and honoring the unique identity and culture of the Kurdish people (that are over 60 million).

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Petition created on March 29, 2023