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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 a Ezidi, an ethnoreligious group that has faced centuries of persecution, the concept of freedom holds great significance for Hales. She came to deeply understand the value of freedom through the atrocities committed by Islamist groups. The most recent of over 70 Ezidi genocides occurred on August 3, 2014, with thousands of women still held captive by ISIS. “We have lived in captivity long enough; now it is time to stand up for our freedom and our rights,” says Hales.

By Ezidi Times, ago

10 Years of Silence: A Peaceful Demonstration for the Memory and Justice of the Ezidis

A peaceful demonstration was held in Bonn on December 9-10, 2024, marking the 10th anniversary of silence after the Ezidi genocide. Organized by Ezidi activists, the event included cultural performances, religious hymns, and speeches advocating for justice and international action. A document calling for genocide prevention was sent to the UN. Solidarity actions also took place in Iraq, highlighting the ongoing struggle of the Ezidi people for justice and recognition.

By Ezidi Times, ago

Escalations in Syria Rises Potential Threats to Ezidi Population in the Region

In response to the escalating violence in Syria, the Iraqi government has significantly bolstered military presence along its western border, particularly in the Shingal region, home to Iraq’s Ezidi citizens. The decision to send reinforcements comes as fears grow over the spillover of the Syrian conflict, which has intensified in recent weeks with a series of violent clashes between Syrian rebels and the Syrian regime.

By Ezidi Times, ago

Iraq Wants to Legalise Child Marriage in Order to Protect ISIS

The proposed legal change would legitimize child marriage, putting young girls at greater risk of abuse, forced marriage, and poor health outcomes. Although the acts committed by the ISIS-members since 2014 should not be classified as “forced marriage” or even include the word “marriage”, the Iraqi government will in fact classify the genocide acts committed towards the women as “marriage”.

Iraq’s international commitments, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and …

By Ezidi Times, ago

Call for International Investigation into Technology and Social Media Companies’ Role in ISIS Crimes Against the Ezidis

Official Human Rights Complaint and Call for International Investigation into Technology and Social Media Companies’ Role in ISIS Crimes Against the Ezidis In 2023 a powerful and urgent human rights complaint was made for an international investigation into global technology and social media companies that are alleged to have aided Read more

By Ezidi Times, ago

Viktiga observationer från det svenska folkmordsmålet

För eziderna är det inte bara viktigt att världen erkänner folkmordet och att de överlevande får upprättelse samt stöd; För eziderna är det också viktigt att väst inte tvångs-grupperar eziderna med kurderna och därmed fortsätter med samma förtryck som de flytt ifrån i mellanöstern.
Målet mellan Ishaq och åklagaren på Stockholms tingsrätt, angående folkmord och brott mot mänskligheten. IS, ISIS ….

By Ezidi Times, ago