It has been nine years since the Kocho massacre and the community still bears the trauma. Kocho community members deserve justice, support to rebuild, and memorialization initiatives to honor those who were lost and heal through collective remembrance.
Read MoreThis year, NI founder Nadia Murad returned to Sinjar to attend the first Autumn Assembly that was held at the sacred site of Lalish since the genocide began. On her way there, Nadia was able to check in on bright young students returning to a rehabilitated school in Tabba village, as well as the progress of construction on NI’s brand new medical center supported by the French government.
Read MoreEarlier this week, our founder Nadia Murad visited Sinjar, Iraq. During her visit, Nadia spoke with a number of Sinjar residents, survivors, and the NI Iraq team to learn about the needs of the community and the progress of NI’s work in Iraq.
Read MoreCommunity consultations are a priority for Nadia’s Initiative and IOM Iraq, as they work to build a new village for Yazidis displaced from Kocho. Insight from local families and leaders will shape the design and implementation of New Kocho and inform the memorialization of Old Kocho.
Read MoreAfter two weeks of siege, ISIS began systematic executions and enslavement in Kocho village on August 15, 2014. Read more about the Kocho massacre.
Read MoreNadia’s Initiative releases joint press statement with USAID and IOM Iraq on launch of “New Kocho” project in Sinjar, Iraq.
Read MoreWith tears streaming down my face, I have received the news that my village of Kocho is being liberated by the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Force.
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