“I, personally, have greater hope with this project. We hope this type of support continues in our area - especially for survivors because they don’t have a regular income.”
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Nadia’s Initiative is building a brand new primary school in Tabba village in Sinjar, Iraq. The new school will be furnished with everything from desks to whiteboards in order to create a safe and engaging learning environment for over 270 students.
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Thanks to the generous support of our partner, the Government of ROC (Taiwan), Nadia’s Initiative distributed 100,000 masks to families and essential workers in Sinjar, Bashiqa, Hamdanya, and IDP camps.
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Nadia Murad sat down for an interview for the "Seeking Peace" podcast, a production of Georgetown University's Institute of Women, Peace, and Security. Nadia Murad spoke to host Melanne Verveer about the progress made to support the Yazidi community, and the work that remains to seek justice for Yazidis and ensure peace in the region.
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With support from the Government of Japan, Nadia’s Initiative, IOM Iraq, and Mission East have created a small business incubator to empower 57 women to start and maintain their own businesses, thus bolstering the redevelopment of Sinjar.
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In 2014, the vast majority of Yazidi temples in Sinjar were destroyed by ISIS. It is estimated that ISIS destroyed at least 28 religious sites and historical buildings throughout Northern Iraq. Thanks to the support of the ALIPH Foundation, Nadia’s Initiative is working to rehabilitate Malack Sheikh Hassan Temple in Gabara village, Sinjar, Iraq.
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Nadia’s Initiative has joined the Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR). As the 26th member of the coalition, Nadia’s Initiative will work alongside other member organizations to seek reparative justice for civilian victims of atrocity crimes perpetrated during the ISIS conflict in Iraq.
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Nadia’s Initiative is working to secure access to safe drinking water for Yazidis returning to their homes in Hayali village in South Sinjar, where they are restoring WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) services
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The Yazidi community is mourning the loss of another innocent life. After ISIS claimed the lives of her husband and son, Sheren committed suicide by self immolation in the IDP camp where she was displaced for 6 years and suffered from severe depression w/out support for her recovery.
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Nadia’s Initiative is addressing the emergency water needs of recent returnees to Sinjar by working with USAID to provide them with water tanks.
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Nadia’s Initiative’s Survivor Support Project provided household goods, cash payments, and psychosocial support for Yazidi survivors and their families. The needs of survivors informed the project’s trauma-sensitive and survivor-centric approach.
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From Nadia’s Initiative’s latest distribution of medical supplies, Sinjar Hospital received ECG Machines, beds, defibrillators, and ventilators, among many other items that have enabled the hospital to commence mid-level surgeries.
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With the generous support of the United Arab Emirates, NI and Dorcas Aid International are restoring access to clean water in Sinjar. This project is providing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services for six villages in the North Sinjar region.
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Nadia’s Initiative joins 50 NGOs in endorsing joint statement on International Day for Victims of Violence Based on Religion.
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Nadia’s Initiative is working with the Directorate of Electricity to restore electricity in South Sinjar. With electricity secured, the community can power other important infrastructure like hospitals and schools.
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The Government of Japan is supporting IOM Iraq, who is partnering with Nadia’s Initiative (NI), for the Women's Empowerment and Livelihood Programme. The aim of this project is to strengthen support systems for women in Sinjar and improve their access to livelihoods.
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Nadia’s Initiative, the German Mission to the UN, and the UAE Mission to the UN are co-hosting a UN Digital Dialogue Commemorating the Sixth Anniversary of the Genocidal Campaign Against the Yazidi Minority.
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Six years ago, ISIS launched its genocidal campaign against the Yazidi community and changed their lives forever. They destroyed families, homes, and schools and subjected Yazidis to heinous acts of violence.
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Nadia Murad and Amal Clooney issue joint press statement on the occasion of the 6th Anniversary of the Yazidi Genocide.
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On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Nadia Murad spoke to Trevor Noah on the Daily Show about the ongoing plight of the Yazidi community and the needs of survivors of sexual violence.
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