Ezidi Boxer Ruslan Selimyan Wins IBF Youth Welterweight Title
Undefeated Ezidi boxer Ruslan Selimyan has captured the vacant IBF Youth welterweight title after defeating Uganda’s Ivan Kambagire by unanimous decision.
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Ezidis Around the World Mark 3 August with Remembrance and Calls for Justice
Ezidis across the world marked 3 August through memorial ceremonies, public gatherings and moments of silence, honouring the victims of the 2014 genocide and renewing calls for justice, accountability and the return…
Ezidi Heavyweight Temur Mamoyan Extends Undefeated Record with Knockout Victory
Ezidi heavyweight boxer Temur Mamoyan extended his unbeaten professional record to 12–0 after defeating Todorche Tsvetkov by knockout in Germany.
Detained Ezidi Man Sparks Debate Over Armenia’s Military Service Law
The case of a detained Ezidi citizen in Armenia has raised questions about military service regulations, legal transition rules, and equal treatment under recent amendments.
Ezidi-Populated Villages in Armenia Lose Power After Lightning Damages
A lightning strike damaged the Alagyaz substation in Armenia’s Aparan region, leaving 11 villages, many of them Ezidi-populated, without electricity.
Armenia’s Ombudsman Warns Against Using “Ezidi” as an Insult During Election Campaign
Armenia’s Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan has warned political forces against discriminatory rhetoric, specifically condemning the use of “Ezidi” as an insult in public and political discourse.
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…
Armenian Politicians Visit Ezidi Villages Ahead of June Elections
Ahead of Armenia’s June elections, Armenian politician Gagik Tsarukyan visited Khnaberd, Rya Taza and Aragats, including Ezidi villages. Ezidi voters should view last-minute political visits with caution.
Malkhas Amoyan: “I Feel the Support of the Ezidi and Armenian People Every Second”
Five-time European Champion Malkhas Amoyan says he feels the support of the Ezidi and Armenian people every second. In an interview with Iravunk.com, the Ezidi wrestler spoke about faith, pressure, illness before…
Education or Early Marriage: The Struggle Facing Ezidi Girls in Armenia
For many Ezidi girls in Armenia, education is still interrupted too early by early marriage and social pressure. The issue is not a requirement of Sharfadin, but a harmful social problem that…
Prime Minister Pashinyan marks Ezidi New Year with message of support for Ezidis in Armenia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan congratulated the Ezidi people of Armenia on the occasion of the Ezidi New Year, reaffirming support for the protection of Ezidi language, culture, and identity. He also…
David Mgoyan: The Young Ezidi Fighter Chasing the UFC
David Mgoyan is one of the most promising young Ezidi names in MMA today. At just 21 years old, he has already fought on Dana White’s Contender Series, earned an important win…
Students gather in Yerevan to promote gender equality and leadership
A gender equality event in Yerevan highlighted the role of young leaders and included recognition of an Ezidi woman, underlining the importance of minority representation.
Kurds Returning to Armenia: A Grave Security Risk
In the late 1980s, during the Armenia–Azerbaijan war, many Kurds left Armenia, openly stating they would not fight against their Muslim brothers. They relocated to Kazakhstan and remained there for decades, removed…
Armenian Parliament Holds High-Level Discussions on Ezidi Religious and National Preservation
Senior officials of Armenia’s National Assembly held a series of meetings on January 26 addressing foreign policy priorities and the internal concerns of Ezidis in Armenia, placing particular emphasis on religious continuity,…
Haje Bakoyan: Advancing Women’s Rights and Social Change Among Ezidis in Armenia
Haje Bakoyan is a leading Ezidi activist in Armenia working to expand educational and social opportunities for Ezidi women and girls. As the director of Shams Humanitarian NGO, she addresses challenges such…
Ezdiki Included in Armenia’s 2025 Voluntary Teacher Certification Schedule
Ezdiki will once again be part of Armenia’s 2025 voluntary teacher certification exams. Scheduled for November 15, this inclusion reflects ongoing efforts to preserve the Ezidi language and ensure its presence in…
Armenia’s Minority Languages: Progress and Challenges for the Ezidi People and Other Minorities
Armenia has made progress in supporting minority languages, including Ezidi, but challenges remain in education and protection. Expanded school programs and radio initiatives help, yet teacher shortages and limited offerings threaten language…
Ezidi Wrestler Malkhas Amoyan Crowned 2-Time World Champion – A Triumph for the Ezidi People
Ezidi wrestler Malkhas Amoyan makes history once again, claiming his second World Championship title in the 77 kg Greco-Roman category with a decisive 10–1 victory over Japan’s Olympic champion Nao Kusaka. Returning…
Never Forget the Past, for It Loves to Repeat Itself
Humanity walks through history carrying the ashes of its own crimes. Every stone laid at memorials like Tsitsernakaberd whispers of lives extinguished and of promises broken — never again, we say, yet…