In a time when girls in Kurdish society were often denied formal education, Bahiya Hamid Beg Jaf stood as a bold exception—a pioneer who broke barriers and left an enduring mark on Kurdish culture, education, and identity. Born on January 20, 1925, in Halabja’s Pir Mohammad neighborhood, Bahiya came from … Continue reading Breaking barriers: The life and legacy of Bahiya Hamid Beg Jaf