A young Ezidi woman in Australia has been recognised by Wagga Wagga City Council for her work supporting local Ezidis and helping newly arrived families navigate resettlement.
Twenty-two-year-old Nagham M. was selected for the Council’s 2026 Youth Spotlight Series, which was launched to mark the United Nations International Day of Youth and highlight the achievements of young people aged 12 to 24 across Wagga Wagga.
Nagham moved to Australia with her family in 2017. After facing barriers including learning a new language, accessing education and navigating disability support, she now works professionally as a translator for local services and as a research assistant at the University of New South Wales.
According to the Council, Nagham received several nominations recognising her continued commitment to assisting Ezidis living in Wagga Wagga. Her translation work has become particularly valuable for people adapting to life in Australia after resettlement.
The Youth Spotlight Series features seven young people recognised for achievements and leadership across areas including sport, cultural engagement, community service and lived-experience advocacy.
Wagga Wagga has become home to a significant Ezidi population following the resettlement of families displaced from Iraq after the 2014 genocide. Young Ezidis such as Nagham are increasingly contributing to the institutions and services of the cities in which their families have rebuilt their lives.
