Yazidism is an ancient monotheistic religion recognized for its prayer rituals, belief in reincarnation, and the central role of the Peacock Angel, Tawusi Malek, as a messenger to the Yazidi God. On this World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, learn more about the unique culture of Yazidism and its religious practices.
Read MorePress statement by victim’s counsel Amal Clooney, Sonka Mehner and Natalie von Wistinghausen, Yazidi NGO Yazda, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad.
Read MoreNadia marked Europe’s Day Against Impunity at the Hague, calling on leaders to commit to meaningful action to end impunity for genocide and sexual violence.
Read MoreNadia Murad spoke with Eleni Giokos about the vital importance of preventing and addressing the sexual violence happening in Ukraine and in conflicts throughout the world.
Read MoreThousands of Yazidis in Sinjar strive for a better socioeconomic future for their homeland, but Saleem has one additional goal in mind: to ensure that the region’s redevelopment is done in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way.
Read MoreLast week, Nadia met with Belgium PM Alexander DeCroo and Dutch PM Mark Rutte to discuss several pressing issues: sustainable solutions to supporting Yazidi returnees and those still displaced and the critical need for prevention and accountability for CRSV survivors globally.
Read MoreAccess to capital, property rights, and labor markets are not always easy to come by for women in Sinjar. Nadia's Initiative is striving to empower every woman in Sinjar by equipping them with tangible tools to reclaim their agency and embrace their economic independence.
Read MoreThis month, the Murad Code Project was successfully launched as a collaborative effort between Nadia's Initiative, the Institute for International Criminal Investigations (ICII), and the UK government’s Prevention of Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI).
Read MoreCreating an inclusive learning environment is the first step toward fostering a sense of respect and belonging among children with disabilities. Jenar Haji, an eight-year-old special-needs student, details the impact of Nadia’s Initiative hygiene promotion awareness sessions in schools.
Read MoreIn response to a request from the municipality, Nadia’s Initiative installed 5 electricity transformers in Alqahtaniya complex to ensure that boreholes in the area are continuously powered to provide clean water.
Read MoreLast week, Nadia's Initiative and implementing partner Sunrise NGO came together to celebrate Cenja Sare Sale, the Yazidi New Year, with vulnerable children from the Sinjar community.
Read MoreNadia's Initiative aims to empower women in Sinjar by addressing their exclusion from economic processes and equipping them with much needed skills, training, and resources.
Read MoreNadia’s Initiative and implementing partner Sunrise NGO rehabilitated and officially reopened Sinjar Kindergarten! The new kindergarten will provide young children in the area with early childhood education, including group therapy and other psychosocial support sessions.
Read MoreEvery year, on this day, Yazidis gather at holy sites to worship, sing, dance, and enjoy a feast together with family and friends. Preserving Yazidi culture and facilitating the celebration of important religious dates is vital to countering the genocide.
Read MoreYou can hear Nadia’s story on this week’s episode of “Dua Lipa: At Your Service.” In this profound and important episode, Dua, Nadia, and barrister Amal Clooney discuss the power of survivors’ stories in the fight to bring ISIS perpetrators to justice.
Read More“Someone Has to Say What Happened to Us.” Angelina Jolie Talks to Activist Nadia Murad About Sexual Violence as a Weapon of War
Read MoreOn April 14th, Nadia’s Initiative and the Institute for International Criminal Investigations (IICI) hosted a webinar on survivor-centered information gathering, documentation, investigation, and reporting.
Read MoreOn April 13th, Nadia Murad spoke to the UN Security Council at their Open Debate: “Accountability as Prevention: Ending Cycles of Sexual Violence in Conflict.”
Read MoreRajha chose to return to Sinjar, only to be faced with a destroyed home and no financial opportunities to support her children. That’s when Rajha learned about Nadia’s Initiative’s women’s small business incubator.
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