At the “Women in Conflicts” discussion hosted by the European Council and Mukwege Foundation, Nadia Murad called for a codified plan to prevent sexual violence in conflict before it occurs.
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Nadia’s Initiative commends the recent judgment of the French Supreme Court, which approved charges against a French multinational company, LafargeHolcim SA (‘Lafarge’), for complicity in crimes against humanity committed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and other armed groups in Syria.
Statement available in English and French.
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On September 14, 2021, and as the 76th session of the UN General Assembly opens, over 80 organisations and experts, in a joint letter, called upon several world leaders to ensure the missing Yazidi women and children are located and reunited with their families.
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“I believe in the strength of Afghan women, girls, and ethnic minorities. But they cannot stand up against the Taliban on their own…The world should put more pressure on the Taliban before it’s too late to end sexual violence against women in Afghanistan,” Nadia shared.
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At the Vatican on August 26, 2021, Nadia Murad met privately with His Holiness Pope Francis to discuss the state of religious minorities in Iraq, especially those like the Yazidis who suffered greatly at the hands of ISIS.
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Nadia Murad’s CNN Op-Ed: Thoughts and prayers. Promises of "never again." They are not enough. Seven years after ISIS committed genocide against the Yazidi community, my ethno-religious minority, in Iraq, hundreds of thousands of people remain internally displaced and more than 2,800 women and children remain missing.
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After two weeks of siege, ISIS began systematic executions and enslavement in Kocho village on August 15, 2014. Read more about the Kocho massacre.
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ISIS was not the first group to target the Yazidi community, and many fear it will not be the last. In 2007, coordinated car bombings were used to attack Yazidi communities in Tel Azeer and Aljzeera. Read more about the August 14th attacks.
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“I hope we help each other and the world helps us to rescue the missing Yazidis because they have been in captivity for 7 years.” Learn more about Markz’s vision for the future.
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“I ask the government to ensure security, provide us with public services, and repair the infrastructure of the city, so people can return to their houses.” Learn more about Salim’s vision for the future.
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Today is the 7th anniversary of the Yazidi Genocide. Words cannot ease the pain and trauma from massacres, sexual enslavement, and displacement that Yazidis live with every day. Only tangible support for justice and recovery can. Show your solidarity with the Yazidi people by calling on the international community to take action.
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As the trauma of genocide continues in the absence of sufficient support for Yazidis, it is critical the world does not look away. Read Nadia’s Initiative’s press statement on the 7th Anniversary of the Yazidi Genocide.
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On July 27, Nadia’s Initiative and French Ambassador Etienne co-hosted a reception to commemorate the 7th anniversary of the Yazidi Genocide and push for strong policy that protects against persecution and builds systems that empower survivors.
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“We cannot bring ISIS members who were responsible for the genocide to the courts by ourselves, so we ask for help from the international courts and Iraqi government.” Learn more about Khalaf’s vision for the future.
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As the 7th anniversary of the Yazidi Genocide nears, it is crucial that we listen to survivors and create space for their grief, struggles, and hopes. That’s why Nadia’s Initiative is launching a new series where Yazidis will share what they want the world to know. Learn more about Nayef’s vision for the future.
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Nadia’s Initiative co-signs open letter to Iraqi Authorities and the international community on the occasion of 17 July 2021, Day of International Criminal Justice.
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Nadia’s Initiative commends the parliaments of Belgium and the Netherlands for joining more than fifteen legislative bodies and international organizations that have officially recognized the Yazidi Genocide.
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On June 23, Nadia Murad spoke at the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention). Ten years ago, the Council of Europe adopted the Istanbul Convention to promote gender equality, uphold women’s human rights, and end violence against women and girls.
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In honor of International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Nadia’s Initiative calls on world leaders and legislators to take meaningful action to invest in survivors and create a world free from sexual violence.
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