Nadia Murad Meets with German Parliament to Urge Formal Recognition of Yazidi Genocide

Recently, Nadia Murad met with the President of the German Parliament, Ms. Bärbel Bas, in Berlin to urge the parliament to officially recognize the Yazidi Genocide and support efforts to stabilize security and service provision in the Sinjar region.

Nadia delivered remarks to the petition committee and had discussions with members of parliament about the importance of officially recognizing the Yazidi Genocide. She also implored the government to shift focus to more sustainable ways to ending the Yazidis’ protracted displacement, such as investing in their homeland. Nadia emphasized that IDP camps provide inadequate living conditions and are destabilizing the Yazidi community.

Acknowledging atrocities also means acknowledging the responsibility to support survivors and hold perpetrators accountable. Germany has led efforts to prosecute ISIS members for genocide and sexual violence. Formal recognition will strengthen the collective efforts to end the culture of impunity.