Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad grants an interview to Vatican Media about Pope Francis’ recent Apostolic Journey to Iraq, saying it sent an important message of hope for minorities in the nation, especially for the Yazidis.
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Today is a day to celebrate women who advocate for a better, safer, and more just world. Nadia Murad and many Yazidi survivors advocate year-round to make those in position of power address the root causes of injustice in tangible and sustainable ways.
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On the occasion of Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq, Nadia’s Initiative and 45 NGOs sign joint open letter calling on promotion of peace, tolerance, and social cohesion among ethno-religious minority communities in Iraq.
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Rudaw: After languishing in the Iraqi parliament for nearly two years, a bill offering reparations to survivors of the Islamic State (ISIS) group was passed on Monday, according to officials.
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UNODC Goodwill Ambassador Nadia Murad speaks about the work she and Nadia’s Initiative are doing to combat human trafficking and support survivors.
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On February 6th, the Yazidi community buried 104 victims of the Kocho massacre, but the pain and devastation of ISIS’s genocide are ongoing.
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Nadia Murad releases statement on the burial of 104 Yazidi victims of genocide in Sinjar.
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Last month, Nadia’s Initiative partnered with UNODC, UN Women, and the German Mission to the UN to convene women human rights defenders who tirelessly work to prevent and respond to sexual violence and human trafficking.
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Nadia Murad spoke virtually at a U.N. meeting Monday, November 30th, titled “Locked Down and Locked-In: Standing Against Sexual Violence and Human Trafficking during the COVID-19 Pandemic,” co-hosted by UNODC, UN Women, and the German Mission to the UN.
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Nadia Murad sat down for an interview for the "Seeking Peace" podcast, a production of Georgetown University's Institute of Women, Peace, and Security. Nadia Murad spoke to host Melanne Verveer about the progress made to support the Yazidi community, and the work that remains to seek justice for Yazidis and ensure peace in the region.
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Nadia’s Initiative has joined the Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR). As the 26th member of the coalition, Nadia’s Initiative will work alongside other member organizations to seek reparative justice for civilian victims of atrocity crimes perpetrated during the ISIS conflict in Iraq.
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The Yazidi community is mourning the loss of another innocent life. After ISIS claimed the lives of her husband and son, Sheren committed suicide by self immolation in the IDP camp where she was displaced for 6 years and suffered from severe depression w/out support for her recovery.
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Nadia’s Initiative joins 50 NGOs in endorsing joint statement on International Day for Victims of Violence Based on Religion.
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The Government of Japan is supporting IOM Iraq, who is partnering with Nadia’s Initiative (NI), for the Women's Empowerment and Livelihood Programme. The aim of this project is to strengthen support systems for women in Sinjar and improve their access to livelihoods.
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Nadia’s Initiative, the German Mission to the UN, and the UAE Mission to the UN are co-hosting a UN Digital Dialogue Commemorating the Sixth Anniversary of the Genocidal Campaign Against the Yazidi Minority.
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Six years ago, ISIS launched its genocidal campaign against the Yazidi community and changed their lives forever. They destroyed families, homes, and schools and subjected Yazidis to heinous acts of violence.
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Nadia Murad and Amal Clooney issue joint press statement on the occasion of the 6th Anniversary of the Yazidi Genocide.
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On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Nadia Murad spoke to Trevor Noah on the Daily Show about the ongoing plight of the Yazidi community and the needs of survivors of sexual violence.
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On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Nadia Murad speaks to Women Political Leaders about the importance of supporting survivors and having survivors lead the work that benefits them.
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Just this past month, hundreds of Yazidi women, children, and men have returned to Sinjar, Iraq for the first time since ISIS destroyed their community six years ago.
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