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Nadia Murad Receives Honorary Degree from Chapman University

On Friday, May 20th, Nadia Murad received a Doctor of Humane Letters from Chapman University in Southern California for her work on behalf of survivors of sexual violence and the Yazidi community.

AdvocacyGuest UserMay 21, 2022advocacy, chapman, chapman university, Nadia Murad, Nadia's Initiative, yazidis, Sinjar, Iraq, Ninewa, Nadia’s Initiative

German ISIS Returnee on Trial for Crimes Against Humanity and Aiding and Abetting Genocide Over Abuse of an Enslaved Yazidi Woman in Syria

Press statement by victim’s counsel Amal Clooney, Sonka Mehner and Natalie von Wistinghausen, Yazidi NGO Yazda, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad.

AdvocacyGuest UserMay 20, 2022advocacy, germany, ISIS trial, Amal Clooney, Nadia Murad, Nadia's Initiative, Yazidis, surviovrs, survivors, Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia’s Initiative

Mine Awareness Day 2022 - De-mining Sinjar

Nadia’s Initiative has been advocating and working with de-mining groups to clear Sinjar of explosives to enable a safe and sustainable return migration and facilitate the long-term rebuilding of the region. On this Mine Awareness Day, we highlight the continued need to de-mine Sinjar.

AdvocacyGuest UserApril 4, 2022Mine Awareness Day, demining, advocacy, sinjar, yazidis, yazidi genocide, ninewa, Nadia Murad, Nadia's Initiative, Ninewa, Iraq, Sinjar, Nadia’s Initiative

Nadia's Initiative Receives McCall-Pierpaoli Humanitarian Award from Refugees International

On May 25, 2021, Nadia’s Initiative was awarded the McCall-Pierpaoli Humanitarian Award from Refugees International during their Annual Advocacy Awards. The award was presented by UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie and recognizes Nadia’s Initiative’s work promoting the rights of displaced women and girls.

Related News, AdvocacyGuest UserMay 26, 2021Nadia Murad, Nadia’s Initiative, Sinjar, angelina jolie, advocacy, Ninewa, Iraq, Refugees

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