Jumana Omar

Jumana Omar is an undergraduate student of English Language and Literature at the University of Duhok. She is an Ezidi survivor of the 2014 Sinjar Genocide. Her lived experience, grounded in resilience and a deep commitment to justice, informs her academic and advocacy work, which focuses on raising awareness of the ongoing challenges facing Ezidis. Through university presentations, academic research, and writing, Jumana actively educates others about the Ezidi genocide and its long-term social, cultural, and psychological impacts. Her work emphasizes social justice, human rights, and women’s rights. Beyond academia, Jumana Omar has volunteered as an interpreter for researchers working with Ezidis and serves as an ambassador with Free to Run, advocating for resilience, leadership, and women’s rights. In this role, she has contributed to community-based initiatives and presentations aimed at empowering Ezidi women and amplifying their voices. Through her reporting and writing, Jumana seeks to challenge misconceptions about Ezidis, illuminate the daily realities her people continue to face, and foster meaningful understanding and awareness at both local and global levels.