Avesta Publishing Receives International Publishing Freedom Award

Avesta Publishing, one of the leading institutions keeping the Kurdish language and culture alive, was deemed worthy of the International Publishing Freedom Award by the Association of American Publishers (AAP) for its courage and resilience in defending freedom of expression.

Reason for the Award and Announcement

The Association of American Publishers announced that Avesta Publishing is the recipient of this prestigious award, given to a publisher outside the United States, due to its courage and resilience in defending freedom of expression.

Executive Evaluations

AAP President and CEO Maria A. Pallante emphasized that the publishing house's commitment to publishing has grown stronger despite the threats it has faced.

Avesta Publishing founder Abdullah Keskin stated that receiving the award for the second time has given great momentum to their cultural mission.

History and Activities of the Publishing House

Founded in 1995, Avesta Publishing has brought thousands of books, predominantly written in Kurdish and focusing on Kurds, to readers to date.

Faced Obstacles and Struggle

The publishing house has faced many difficulties in the past, such as the burning of its warehouse in Diyarbakır, book bans, and the shutdown of its website.

Despite all these pressures and restrictions, the publishing house continues its publishing activities with determination.