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To mark the 12th anniversary of the Yazidi genocide, Nadia's Initiative and the Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations in Geneva brought together survivors, Member States, UN officials, and international organizations for a commemoration at the Palais des Nations. Nadia Murad and fellow survivors of conflict-related sexual violence spoke about the unfinished work of justice, and why survivors must be at the center of efforts to shape accountability and recovery. Their remarks anchored a discussion on the priorities that remain: locating missing persons, prosecuting perpetrators, resolving displacement, and supporting the long-term recovery of affected communities.
On World Refugee Day, we honor the courage of people rebuilding their lives after conflict and displacement.
After surviving captivity and spending time displaced in Iraq, Viyan and her children were welcomed to France in 2019 through a humanitarian resettlement initiative for Yazidi single mothers and their minor children. Today, Viyan and her family are writing a new chapter. Her children attend school, the family has access to healthcare and a stable home, and they are creating a future shaped by safety, routine, and possibility.
Last week, ahead of the G7 Summit in Évian, France, Nadia Murad had the opportunity to join President Emmanuel Macron and representatives of the G7 engagement groups for an event at the Élysée Palace in Paris. The event brought together civil society leaders, advocates, and experts who have spent the past year developing recommendations for the Summit.
Nadia's message was clear: amid a global backlash against women's rights, gender equality and the fight to end conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) must remain on the world's agenda.
Last week in Geneva, Nadia's Initiative co-founder Abid Shamdeen held a series of meetings, including with Barham Salih, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Abid spoke with the High Commissioner about the Yazidis who remain displaced more than a decade after the genocide, and the importance of moving beyond temporary measures toward sustainable, long-term solutions.
Nadia Murad traveled to Finland for high-level meetings with senior government leaders on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) and justice for survivors.
Nadia met with President Alexander Stubb and his spouse, Mrs. Suzanne Innes-Stubb, to discuss how Finland can help strengthen global responses to CRSV and expand pathways to justice for survivors. She also met with Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, to underscore the importance of sustained diplomatic leadership in advancing justice and accountability.
Nadia Murad, human rights advocate and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was awarded France's highest national honor — the Legion of Honour — by President Emmanuel Macron in a ceremony at the Élysée Palace on April 21.
The Legion of Honour recognizes individuals whose service reflects an exceptional commitment to the values of dignity, justice, and humanity. In awarding this honor, France acknowledged Murad’s global leadership in advancing justice and accountability for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, as well as her work to ensure that survivor voices shape international responses to these crimes.