Nadia Murad Testifies at Belgium Parliament in Support of Recognition of Yazidi Genocide

On June 16, 2021, Nadia testified at the Belgian Parliament in support of national legislation introduced to recognize the Yazidi Genocide. She urged members of the parliament to pass the resolution and reassure the Yazidi community they have not been forgotten.

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Nadia's Initiative Launches Second Round of Small Business Support to Women in Sinjar

A severe shortage of employment opportunities in the Sinjar region, particularly for female survivors, is a critical barrier to the Yazidi community’s recovery from genocide. That’s why Nadia’s Initiative is launching our second Business Incubator!

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Water to Accelerate Sinjar's Hope: Hygiene Promotion in Schools

Nadia’s Initiative and UAE Aid are proud to support public health education to empower Sinjar’s residents to keep their communities safe and healthy! 35 schools are being supplied with hygiene kits that include masks, hand sanitizers, liquid soap, cleaning supplies, tissue paper, and garbage bins.

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Nadia's Initiative Receives McCall-Pierpaoli Humanitarian Award from Refugees International

On May 25, 2021, Nadia’s Initiative was awarded the McCall-Pierpaoli Humanitarian Award from Refugees International during their Annual Advocacy Awards. The award was presented by UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie and recognizes Nadia’s Initiative’s work promoting the rights of displaced women and girls.

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Nadia's Initiative Restores Clean Water to Tel Qasab Village

Nadia’s Initiative is working to create a warmer welcome for returnees by reconnecting villages throughout Sinjar to water and sanitation services. WASH rehabilitation has been completed in Tel Qasab village, where water has been turned on for over 450 residents.

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