Georgia Census Shows Ezidi Population Decreased by 7 Percent Over Ten Years
Georgia’s 2024 census shows that the country’s Ezidi population decreased by 7 percent over the past decade, falling from 12,174 people in 2014 to 11,324 in 2024.
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Ezidi Survivor Fawzia Amin Sido Testifies at UN Side Event and Calls for Family Reunification
Ezidi survivor Fawzia Amin Sido testified at a UN Watch side event during the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, calling for urgent humanitarian family reunification with her sick mother…
Ezidi Athlete from Shekhan Makes History in Iraqi Weightlifting Championship
Ezidi athlete Jilan Jaro from Shekhan has made history in Iraq after lifting 240 kg and winning first place in the 70 kg division at a national weightlifting championship.
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 Times Is Looking for Writers
Ezidi Times is looking for writers, interns, students, and journalists interested in covering Ezidi news, culture, history, law, society, and global topics relevant to Ezidis. Applications are open until 31 August 2026…
Petition in Bremen Seeks Monument for Victims of the 2014 Ezidi Genocide
A public petition before the Bremen state parliament, submitted by Ezidi genocide survivor Sidan Khudeda, calls for a memorial to the genocide committed against the Ezidi people on 3 August 2014. The…
Ezidi Striker Deniz Undav Extends Contract with VfB Stuttgart Until 2029
Ezidi football player Deniz Undav has signed a long-term contract extension with VfB Stuttgart, keeping him at the Bundesliga club until 2029 with an option for one further year.
Study Finds Male Ezidi Former Child Soldiers Still Lack Mental Health Support
A new study has found that many male Ezidi survivors who were abducted as boys and forced into IS captivity still lack proper mental health support. Although almost all of the survivors…
Australia Charges Two IS-Linked Women Over Alleged Enslavement of Ezidi Woman
Australian authorities have charged two IS-linked women with crimes against humanity and slavery-related offences over the alleged enslavement of an Ezidi woman in Syria. The women, identified in Australian media as Kawsar…
Canada Provides Mental Health Training for Professionals Supporting Ezidi Refugees
CAMH is offering a free online course to help Canadian health, settlement and social service providers better support the mental health needs of Ezidi refugees. The training focuses on trauma-informed, culturally responsive…
Kocharyan Visits Ezidi-Populated Alagyaz as Election Campaign Reaches Aragatsotn
As Armenia’s election campaign reaches Ezidi-populated areas, however, political visits should be welcomed but judged critically. Ezidi citizens must measure every promise against real records, concrete action and long-term commitment to Ezidi…
George Aslan Raises Bacînê Solar Project Threat in Turkish Parliament
George Aslan, DEM Party deputy for Mardin, has brought the Bacînê solar power plant case to the rostrum of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, warning that the project threatens the return…
Return of ISIS-Linked Women Reopens Trauma for Ezidis in Australia
The return of ISIS-linked women and children to Australia has caused fear and distress among Ezidi survivors of the 2014 genocide, raising renewed questions about justice, accountability and survivor protection.
They Were Not Just “ISIS Brides” — They Are Criminals
Australia’s first reported crimes-against-humanity charges linked to ISIS slavery should not be reduced to a debate about “ISIS brides.” At the centre of the case is an Ezidi woman who was allegedly…
Yazidi Cause Alliance: KDP Must Never Return to Sinjar!
After criticism and allegations that Murad Ismael was aligning with Kurdish political actors, the [Yazidi Cause Alliance] has issued a forceful statement rejecting any KDP return to Sinjar. The Alliance says restoring…
Exhibition in Yaroslavl Honours Ezidi Heroes of the Great Patriotic War
An exhibition dedicated to Ezidi heroes of the Great Patriotic War opened at the Yaroslavl History Museum on 7 May. The exhibition presents photographs and stories of Ezidi Red Army soldiers who…
The Ezidi New Year: A Sacred Celebration of Life, Renewal and Blessing
Ezidi New Year, known as Çarşema Serê Salê or Eida Tawis Melek, is one of the oldest and most sacred feasts in the Ezidi faith of Sharfadin. Rooted in ancient Mesopotamian traditions…
The Hasna A. Appeal and Crimes Against the Ezidi People
The appeal case of Hasna A. has become a critical test of whether European courts are prepared to fully acknowledge and prosecute crimes committed under ISIS rule. For Ezidi survivors, the hearings…
The Importance of Women in Society
Women are the quiet strength of every society. Even in the face of violence, displacement, and loss, they continue to protect their families, educate their children, and preserve culture. Among the Ezidis,…
Rudaw и езиды: как меняется правда в разных языковых версиях
0:00 / 0:00 Навязчивая одержимость Rudaw езидами: искажение правды на разных языках