Historical step for Ezidis in Diyarbakır
A newly built monument dome in Diyarbakır now allows Ezidis to carry out funeral ceremonies in accordance with their beliefs, marking an important step for dignity and religious freedom.
International Women’s Day: The Strength and Role of Ezidi Women in Society
Ezidi women have long played a central role in preserving the traditions, faith, and social life of the Ezidi people. After the genocide of August 3, 2014, their voices also emerged on the global stage, as survivors and activists began speaking publicly about the crimes committed against their people. This article explores the historical role of women among the Ezidis, the profound changes that followed the genocide, and how a new generation of women is shaping the future of the Ezidi people through resilience, education, and leadership. Read more.
My Mother Tongue Is Ezdiki
Historical sources show that Ezidis have long referred to their language as Ezdiki, meaning “the language of the Ezidis.” Kurdish is a new term and is the result of political influence and aspirations of creating a “kurdish” nationalistic identity.
What is the Purpose of the “Ezidi Initiative” in Turkey?
Recent months have seen the launch of the “Ezidi initiative,” a planned diplomatic effort engaging both the diaspora and local authorities in Turkey. Focused on peace, social cohesion, and voluntary return, the initiative addresses property, security, and human rights concerns while aiming to strengthen social peace and recognize the heritage of the Ezidi people and the Sharfadin faith.
Exklusives Interview mit SELODEUXSEPT
Ezidi Times startet 2026 mit einem exklusiven Interview mit SELODEUXSEPT! Der junge Ezidi-Rapper spricht über die Entstehung seines Hits „Je m’appelle Ezidi“, seine Motivation, die Jugend zu inspirieren, und seine Pläne für die Zukunft. Einblicke in seine Kunst, seine Identität und seine Visionen für die Ezidis weltweit.
Ezidi Times — Juli 2025
Dieser Artikel bietet eine Zusammenfassung wichtiger Nachrichten und Ereignisse, die das ezidische Volk im Juli 2025 betreffen. Er umfasst zentrale Entwicklungen aus dem Irak und der weiteren Diaspora, hebt bevorstehende Gedenkveranstaltungen, rechtliche Schritte, kulturelle Initiativen sowie Berichte über die anhaltenden Herausforderungen hervor, denen das ezidische Volk gegenübersteht.
Ezidi Times — July 2025
The Imperial War Museum in London opened Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict, the UK’s first major exhibition on wartime sexual violence, running through November 2. It includes testimony and artefacts from Ezidi women enslaved by ISIS, alongside other global cases, raising awareness of survivors’ struggle for justice. The Free Ezidi Foundation contributed to the exhibition.