It has been nine years since the Kocho massacre and the community still bears the trauma. Kocho community members deserve justice, support to rebuild, and memorialization initiatives to honor those who were lost and heal through collective remembrance.
Read MoreNadia Murad met the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, in Berlin to discuss the desperate plight of refugees across the world. Reiterating that there are now over 100 million displaced people globally, Ms. Murad stressed the importance of finding sustainable and safe long-term solutions.
Read MoreNadia Murad and Angelina Jolie made a joint visit to the Sinjar region of northern Iraq to mark progress made to redevelop the region and reflect on the needs of survivors eight years after the Yazidi genocide at the hands of the Islamic State (ISIS).
Read MoreToday, Germany joined more than 18 countries and international bodies in formally recognizing ISIS' actions against the Yazidi people as genocide. This recognition not only shows survivors that the world is aware of, and condemns, the violence they suffered, but also shines a spotlight on what still needs to be done to help the community recover and prevent future acts of violence.
Read MoreA criminal trial began today before the Higher Regional Court of the German city of Koblenz against a German ISIS member accused of aiding and abetting genocide following her abuse of a young Yazidi woman in support of ISIS’ campaign to wipe out the Yazidi community.
Read MoreAs survivors of genocide and conflict-related sexual violence globally continue to struggle to rebuild their lives, our advocacy work has evolved to meet the changing needs of these survivors and their communities—and it will continue to adapt as new challenges arise.
Read MoreThe Nadia’s Initiative executive team participated in PSVI’s conference on prevention of sexual violence in conflict. NI is committed to centering survivors in all our redevelopment and advocacy work, emphasizing the importance of a bottom-up, survivor-centered approach to prevention and accountability.
Read MoreThis #GivingTuesday, Nadia’s Initiative is focusing on holistically empowering women in post-conflict settings to heal and rebuild their lives. Spread your holiday cheer to make a profound impact on the lives of women in Sinjar: https://nadia.la/GivingTuesday
Read MoreNadia Murad and NI have been underlining the vital importance of laying the foundations for a sustainable return to Sinjar for years. As more and more Yazidi families are fleeing the hopelessness of the IDP camps to return to their areas of their origin, we are grateful that some basic infrastructure and services are ready for them. But more support is urgently needed in these areas.
Read MoreNadia Murad joined experts to discuss how to better protect civilians in times of armed conflict and post-conflict reconstruction. Nadia emphasized that the tools exist to protect civilians, they only require the political will of the international community.
Read MoreAt this year’s Vienna Discussion Forum, Nadia Murad spoke about her experiences as a survivor, women's rights activist, and refugee, highlighting the need to address the root causes of gender-based violence and trafficking in migration, displacement, peacebuilding, and reconstruction.
Read MoreI commend the Luxembourg Parliament for joining more than seventeen legislative bodies and international organizations that have officially recognized the Yazidi Genocide. As a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Luxembourg is sending a strong message to terrorist groups that they will not be granted impunity for genocide or sexual violence.
Read MoreThis year, NI founder Nadia Murad returned to Sinjar to attend the first Autumn Assembly that was held at the sacred site of Lalish since the genocide began. On her way there, Nadia was able to check in on bright young students returning to a rehabilitated school in Tabba village, as well as the progress of construction on NI’s brand new medical center supported by the French government.
Read MoreEarlier this week, our founder Nadia Murad visited Sinjar, Iraq. During her visit, Nadia spoke with a number of Sinjar residents, survivors, and the NI Iraq team to learn about the needs of the community and the progress of NI’s work in Iraq.
Read MoreDuring the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Nadia Murad spoke at a high-level meeting marking the 30th anniversary of the Declaration of Minority Rights.
Read MoreIraq needs a government that can act, not one paralyzed by corruption and infighting. The path to good governance is through peaceful democratic processes with government transparency and care for the will of the people. To progress together as a nation, all sides must refrain from violence and listen to each other to find a way forward.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: The Human Rights Institute (HRI) at Georgetown Law and Nadia’s Initiative (NI) announced a collaboration to develop and advance innovative strategies to hold the Islamic State (ISIS) accountable for its crimes against Yazidis. The two organizations will work together to advance the rights of Yazidis affected by genocide and sexual violence.
Read MoreEight years ago, the peaceful Yazidi community in Sinjar was confronted with an unspeakable evil that would forever change their lives. By empowering women, supporting survivors, facilitating the return of displaced persons, and holding perpetrators accountable, we seek to end the ongoing genocide against the Yazidi community.
Read MoreNadia’s Initiative aims to amplify the voices of survivors, so they may share their memories, experiences, and hopes that have kept them moving forward despite all they have been through. Join us in amplifying survivors voices to honor August 3rd and the Yazidi Genocide.
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