NADIA MURAD: “I CHOOSE MY BEGINNING”
In a conversation with Oprah Winfrey and Amal Clooney, Nadia Murad reflects on survival after the Ezidi Genocide of 2014, the continuing search for missing relatives, justice for ISIS crimes, and the…
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Ezidis in Novosibirsk Seek Land for Temple and Cultural Centre
A new local feature has brought attention to the lives of an estimated 4,000 Ezidis in Novosibirsk. Ezidi representatives described their efforts to preserve identity, Sharfadin and cultural traditions while seeking land…
From Mam Rashan to Online Classrooms: Margaret Rijkelijkhuizen on Building Yazidi at School
What began with a conversation with survivors of the 2014 Ezidi Genocide has grown into an international educational initiative. Dutch founder Margaret Rijkelijkhuizen shares how Yazidi at School began, the challenges of…
Nasrin’s Path to Civil Engineering in Germany
Nasrin arrived in Germany in 2017 at the age of 14 with the ambition of going to university. Now studying civil engineering, the Ezidi student recalls how she continued towards that goal…
Pari Ibrahim on WORLD Radio: “The Ideology Remains”
Pari Ibrahim, founder and director of the Free Ezidi Foundation, appeared on WORLD Radio’s WORLD History Book segment to speak about the 2014 Ezidi Genocide, the missing and the continued threat posed…
Ezidi Translator Recognised in Wagga Wagga Youth Spotlight Series
Ezidi translator and research assistant Nagham M. has been recognised in Wagga Wagga City Council’s 2026 Youth Spotlight Series for her work supporting local Ezidis and families navigating resettlement in Australia. After…
From Sinjar to Idaho: Ezidi Student Shares a Story of Resilience, Education and Hope
Inas K., an Ezidi student who survived the 2014 genocide and years of displacement, has shared her journey from Sinjar to higher education in Germany and the United States.
Ezidi in Australia Shares a Message of Gratitude, Resilience and Hope
A young Ezidi refugee who survived two years of ISIS captivity has rebuilt his life in Toowoomba, Australia, where he now teaches English and works as a qualified football referee.
Russia’s First Official Ezidi Student Association
The Ezidi Association of Kutafin Moscow State Law University became the first officially registered Ezidi student association in Russia. Today, under the leadership of Valiko Avdalyan, it continues to promote Ezidi culture,…
“We Want Our People to Be Known in Different Spheres of Society” – Ezidi Students at MSU Build Their Association
Ezidi students at Lomonosov Moscow State University have built an Ezidi association to unite students, promote cultural education, and strengthen identity. Led by law student Eduard Avdoi, the association has grown to…
Ezidi ISIS Survivor Sulaiman Zandinan Becomes Prominent Referee in Australia
Ezidi refugee Sulaiman Zandinan, who survived 19 months in ISIS captivity with his family, has rebuilt his life in Australia and become a rising football referee in Queensland.
Ezidi Students at RANEPA Build Association to Preserve Culture and Identity
Ezidi students at RANEPA have established an association to unite youth, preserve cultural traditions and strengthen Ezidi identity within the university environment.
Ezidi Malik J. to speak at Liberation Lunch at Museum Nienoord
Museum Nienoord in Leek will host its first Liberation Lunch on May 5, featuring Ezidi refugee Malik Khero Jirdo as guest speaker. During the event, he will share his joy about freedom…
“I wrote because I was scared, but also because I had hope” – A Survivors Testimony
Abducted as a child during the 2014 genocide, Amera has turned her captivity into testimony through letters written to her missing brother: today published as a book and a call for justice…
Exclusive Interview with SELODEUXSEPT
Ezidi Times is happy to start 2026 with an exclusive interview with the Ezidi artist SELODEUXSEPT.We would like to begin by congratulating SELODEUXSEPT on surpassing 200,000 streams on Spotify with Je m’appelle Ezidi.…
Assyrian Football Player Dyana Dawood: Breaking Barriers for Minorities in Iraq
Assyrian football player Dyana Dawood is breaking barriers for minorities in Iraq. From Mosul to the national team, her journey inspires young athletes to embrace their heritage and pursue their dreams against…
Diana Kalashova’s New Release “SISTER” — A Tribute to Family, Friendship, and her Ezidi Roots
In her newest release SISTER, Ezidi singer Diana Kalashova joins voices with her younger sister Sofia in a heartfelt tribute to sisterhood, love, and family. Written together with their family and performed…
Exclusive Interview with Five Inspiring Ezidi Women – Honouring International Women’s Day
Ezidi Times is honoured and happy to share with you this exclusive interview we have prepared with five amazing and inspiring Ezidi women. Thank you to Diana Kalashova, Natia Navrouzov, Amina Begoeva,…
The Unbreakable Spirit of a True Artist
In 2007, Hales fled to Germany with her mother and sister—a country she eventually came to not only appreciate but, one might say, love, for both its freedoms and its values. As…
Survivor Stories: Farhad Ali – An Advocate for the Rights of the Ezidis
When IS attacked the Ezidis and when many were forced to seek refugee in the Sinjar mountains, some effort were made to support and assist them. According to Farhad, the distribution of…