(CNA), an international united front with the vision of defending, preserving, and advancing the national existence, identity, language, and historical rights of the Circassian people.
The Circassian people are currently facing severe existential challenges, both in the homeland and the diaspora. In the homeland, the Russian Federation’s policies regarding various ethnic and cultural groups severely impact Circassian culture, language, and existence, while negatively restricting their rights. In the diaspora, rapid assimilation and the risk of cultural extinction further threaten the Circassian language, culture, traditions, and identity.
In light of these pressing issues, a group of Circassian institutions has concluded that there is an urgent need to establish an “International Circassian Organization” capable of addressing these challenges comprehensively and providing effective solutions. Over the past
few months, this group has worked diligently to form the “Circassian National Assembly”
Circassian National Assembly (CNA) –
E-mail: info@AdigaCNA.org
www.AdigaCNA.org
Representatives from numerous NGOs in Türkiye, the United States, Germany, Jordan, Kfar Kama, and Canada have come together to organize the establishment of the CNA. The
individuals listed below have been designated as members of the Interim Executive Board to facilitate this process.
The Interim Executive Board of CNA
- Mr. Faidi Omar Mahmoud Barsbai (Nuremberg Circassian Cultural Association) –
Germany - Mr. Nusret Baş (Cherkes Fed) – Türkiye
- Mr. Orfan Shouakar-Stash (CRO) – Canada
- Mrs. Emine Arslandok Sezgin (Circassian Women’s Association in Türkiye) –
Türkiye - Mrs. Günsel Şurdum Avcı (Circassian Women’s Association in Türkiye) – Türkiye
- Mr. Nouraldin Omar Mahmoud Barsbai (CRO-USA) – USA
- Mr. Faruk Arslandok (Pluralist Democracy Party in Türkiye) – Türkiye
- Mr. Mohammad Hamzouq (Jordanian Association of Caucasus Circassian Friends)
– Jordan - Mr. Zakaria Nabso (Kfar Kama Circassian Association) – Kfar Kama
- Mr. Cemil Görücü (Kayseri United Caucasus Association) – Türkiye