Gorran Movement facts for kids
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Gorran Movement
بزووتنهوەی گۆڕان
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| Leader | Dana Ehmed Mecîd |
| Founder | Newşîrwan Mustefa |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Split from | Patriotic Union of Kurdistan |
| Headquarters | Zargata Hill Silêmanî, Iraqi Kurdistan |
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| Political position | Centre to centre-left |
| Colors | Blue |
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The Gorran Movement (which means Movement for Change in Kurdish) is a political party in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It is also known simply as Gorran. This party was started in 2009 by Newşîrwan Mustefa and Qadir Hacî Elî. Today, the Gorran Movement is led by Dana Ehmed Mecîd. It is currently the sixth largest party in the Kurdistan Region.
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Gorran's Early Years and Goals
When the Gorran Movement first started, it quickly became very popular. The BBC reported in 2010 that Gorran had "shaken the political landscape" in Kurdish areas. People liked Gorran because it was a new and fresh option. The party wanted to end the control of power by only a few groups.
One of Gorran's main goals was to stop corruption. Corruption is when people in power use their position for dishonest gain. The party was especially popular with young people in Kurdistan. Gorran also believed that other parties were not doing a good job of helping the Kurds in the Iraqi parliament.
Elections in 2009 and 2010
In the 2009 Kurdistan Region parliamentary election, Gorran won 25 seats. This made them the second most successful group in that election. They saw this as a big win.
For the 2009 election, Gorran promised to make the government fairer. They wanted to strengthen the courts and limit political influence in the economy. They also aimed to make the government's budget more open and clear. Gorran supported a federal system for Iraq. This means power is shared between a central government and regional governments. They believed disagreements could be solved through talks.
Gorran was seen as the main opposition party. They focused on issues they saw as unfair actions by other major parties. In the 2009 and 2010 elections, Gorran won many votes in the city and province of Sulaimaniyah.
Elections in 2013 and 2014
Gorran continued to win seats in later elections. In the 2013 Kurdistan Region parliamentary election, they won 24 seats. They also won 9 seats in the 2014 Iraqi parliamentary election.
Protests in 2011
In 2011, there were protests in Kurdistan. Gorran asked the government to step down during these protests. These protests were similar to others happening in the region at the time. Groups like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said that people should be allowed to protest peacefully.
Gorran Under Umer Seyid Elî
After the founder, Newşîrwan Mustefa, passed away in May 2017, the party chose a new leader. Umer Seyid Elî was elected as the new head of Gorran.
Elections in 2018
Under Umer Seyid Elî's leadership, Gorran's popularity started to decline. In the 2018 Kurdistan parliamentary election, they won 12 seats. In the 2018 Iraqi parliamentary election, they won 5 seats. This was a significant drop in votes compared to earlier elections.
Some people within the party were worried about its future. They felt the party was facing big challenges. A new group called New Generation started to gain support from people who had left Gorran.
Gorran Under Dana Ehmed Mecîd
On September 18, 2024, Dana Ehmed Mecîd became the new leader of the Gorran Movement. He is the third person to hold this important position. One of his first actions was to move the party's main office from Zargata Hill. This location had caused some problems in the past.
Gorran in the 2021 Iraqi Parliamentary Election
In the 2021 Iraqi parliamentary elections, Gorran did not win any seats. This was a very difficult result for the party. Many political experts said that this election was a major setback for Gorran. The party's votes had decreased by a large amount since its founding.
Members Join New Parties in 2024
After the 2021 election, some former Gorran members decided to leave and start new political groups. For example, former Member of Parliament Elî Heme Salih started a new party called the National Stance Movement on March 19, 2024. This new party focuses on fighting corruption. Other former Gorran members joined him.
Another former Gorran MP, Ednan Usman, joined the People's Front. He was chosen to be a candidate for their list in the 2024 Kurdistan Region parliamentary election.
How Gorran is Organized
The Gorran party has different groups that help it run.
Executive Assembly
This is the main leadership group.
- Dana Ehmed Mecîd is the general coordinator, which is the top leader.
- Other positions in this assembly include coordinators for different parts of the party, like internal groups, national and public assemblies, and public relations. These positions are currently vacant.
National Assembly
This group helps decide the party's policies and plans. It includes leaders from Gorran in the Iraqi and Kurdish parliaments, and other important officials.
General Assembly
This group gives advice to the party. It is made up of former Gorran leaders who have retired from their main roles.
Notable Members
- Vice President Mustefa Sayid Qadir
- MP Dr. Ğalib Mehemed
- MP Elî Heme Salih
- MP Kawe Mehemed
- MP Yûsif Mehemed Sadiq
