Posts tagged Abid Shamdeen
Advocacy and the Yazidi Genocide with Abid Shamdeen

How can we best address the needs of the survivors of genocide? What does community-driven, sustainable rebuilding look like? In an episode of Conversations on Genocide, Elia speaks with Abid Shamdeen, the co-founder of Nadia's Initiative. Mr. Shamdeen shares his story, as well as provide insight into Nadia's Initiative's philosophy and impact in the Sinjar region.

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"The President of the France affirmed his support for the Yezidi cause and the courageous struggle led by Nadia Murad."

Nadia met with President Marcon on November 5, 2017, at the Elysee Palace in Paris. Nadia briefed the President on a number of issues, including; her personal story and the struggle of thousands of women who were taken captive by ISIS in 2014.

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