Iraq, July 24, 2024

Ten years ago, the Yazidi community faced unimaginable crimes. The genocide committed by the self-proclaimed Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) left deep scars, but Yazidis have shown incredible strength and resilience in their journey to heal, rebuild and demand justice and accountability. 

Yazda, together with Sinjar Academy and Free Yezidi Foundation is publishing a Policy Paper which dives deep into the ongoing challenges faced by the Yazidi community, including protracted displacements, the lack of safety and guarantees of non-repetition, the reconstruction of Sinjar. It also underlines the remarkable efforts of the Yazidi community to recover and rebuild, 10 years after the beginning of the genocide. 

This report is not just a recounting of the past but a call to action. It highlights the need for continued support, comprehensive transitional justice process and safety for the Yazidi community. 

Together, we can help ensure a brighter future for the Yazidi community and all communities affected by ISIL genocide.

Publisher: Yazda, Free Yezidi Foundation & Sinjar Academy 
Publication Date: July 2024
Pages: 23
Language: English, Arabic: