Today, Germany joined more than 18 countries and international bodies in formally recognizing ISIS' actions against the Yazidi people as genocide. This recognition not only shows survivors that the world is aware of, and condemns, the violence they suffered, but also shines a spotlight on what still needs to be done to help the community recover and prevent future acts of violence.
WeiterlesenA criminal trial began today before the Higher Regional Court of the German city of Koblenz against a German ISIS member accused of aiding and abetting genocide following her abuse of a young Yazidi woman in support of ISIS’ campaign to wipe out the Yazidi community.
WeiterlesenRead Nadia Murad and Amal Clooney’s joint statement on the conviction of ISIS militant Taha AJ in a German Court.
WeiterlesenWashington, D.C. (October 26, 2021) - Yesterday, a German court convicted ISIS member Jennifer W. for the enslavement and abuse of a Yazidi woman and her five-year-old daughter that resulted in the young girl’s death. With its fifth conviction of an ISIS member for crimes against humanity committed against Yazidis, Germany strongly demonstrated its commitment to holding perpetrators accountable for the Yazidi Genocide and delivering long-awaited justice for the Yazidi community.
Weiterlesen“This project has improved the morale of many of the women in the community. We are grateful that… there is more acceptance of women being the primary income earners.“ Read how Khokhi revitalized her farm with support from NI’s project to empower female farmers.
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