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View MoreOne Ezidi perspective on regime change and its consequences
An Ezidi voice from Lincoln reflects on past experience in Iraq, warning that removing regimes without long-term planning can lead to instability and renewed suffering for vulnerable groups.
Uncertain future for Sinjar amid Türkiye–PKK peace process
The Türkiye–PKK peace process has brought a period of reduced violence to Sinjar, but the future of the Ezidi region remains uncertain as local armed groups refuse to disarm and key issues remain unresolved.
Warnings Grow in Şengal as Ezidis Say They Will Not Face Another 2014
Fears are rising again in Şengal as Ezidis warn that the conditions that led to the 2014 genocide must never be allowed to return. Survivors, residents, and advocates say the people of Şengal are no longer what they were in 2014 and will not remain defenceless in the face of new threats.
My Mother Tongue Is Ezdiki
Historical sources show that Ezidis have long referred to their language as Ezdiki, meaning “the language of the Ezidis.” Kurdish is a new term and is the result of political influence and aspirations of creating a “kurdish” nationalistic identity.
Why Don’t You List Ezdiki on Your Profile?
Many Ezidis choose to list their language as Kurdish or Kurmanji because it seems easier when dealing with institutions or people unfamiliar with Ezidis. But doing so risks slowly eroding a history and identity that stretches back thousands of years. One LinkedIn user chose a different path; proudly listing Ezdiki.
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Ezidi Heritage in Photos
Penn Archive Project Returns Historic Ezidi Images to the Ezidi People
Historic photographs of Ezidi life from the Penn Museum archives are being returned to the Ezidi people through a project focused on memory, heritage, and cultural restoration. The initiative brings together archival images, family photographs, and community exhibitions to help preserve what genocide tried to erase.