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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…
Iraqi activist Yanar Mohammed, known for defending vulnerable women and supporting survivors of violence, has been shot dead in Baghdad after returning from Canada.
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,…
Among the most ancient and spiritually profound celebrations in the Ezidi religious (sharfadin) calendar is the sacred feast of Xidir Êliyas and Xidir Nebî. This holy observance reflects the deep spiritual bond…
The holiday of Xidir Nebî and Xidir Êlyas is one of the most important religious celebrations among Ezidis, honoring two revered saints associated with protection, love, and life. Though venerated across multiple…
Праздник Хидир Элияс и Хидир Неби — это священный езидский праздник, посвящённый бессмертным святым Хидир Элиясу и Хидир Неби, хранителям жизни, любви и защиты. Отмечаемый ежегодно в феврале, праздник включает добровольный пост,…
The holiday of Xidir Êliyas and Xidir Nebî is a sacred Ezidi holiday honoring the immortal saints Xidir Êliyas and Xidir Nebî, guardians of life, love, and protection. Observed each year in…
In 2014, the Mam Rashan Shrine on Mount Sinjar was destroyed in a campaign aimed at erasing Ezidis and their faith, Sharfadin. Its demolition was meant to sever a people from their…
Rudaw beweert dat Ezidi’s “Koerden” zijn, en herhaalt daarmee de langdurige poging van Neçirvan Barzani en de KRG om onze identiteit toe te eigenen. Ezidi’s zijn een apart etnisch volk, volgers van…
Ezidiler Kürt değil, kendi halkıdır. Barzani ve KRG, Ezidiler adına konuşamaz. Kimliğimiz, haklarımız ve geleceğimiz yalnızca bizim irademizle korunabilir.
Ezidiler, Şengal’in geleceği ve kendi temsiliyetleri üzerinde söz hakkı istiyor. KRG ve dış aktörler Ezidiler adına konuşamaz. Temsil, güvenlik ve geri dönüş hakları yalnızca Ezidilerin iradesiyle güvence altına alınabilir.
Ezidis reject outside claims to speak for them. The Yazidi Cause Alliance warns that the KRG and others cannot override their voice. Sinjar’s future, security, and representation must be determined by Ezidis…
Rudaw claims that Ezidis are “Kurds,” repeating the long-standing attempt by Neçirvan Barzani and the KRG to co-opt our identity. Ezidis are our own people, followers of Sharfadin, with our own history,…
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…
Iraq has launched new investigations into thousands of ISIS detainees transferred from northeastern Syria, including suspects accused of participating in the 2014 Ezidi Genocide. Authorities are rebuilding cases from the beginning as…
Die Ezidis haben aus Erfahrung gelernt, dass Ignorieren von Warnungen tödlich sein kann. Prävention ist Verantwortung – nicht Alarmismus. Schutz muss jetzt erfolgen, bevor sich die Geschichte wiederholt.
Trust between neighbors can be as fragile as it is sacred. In northern Iraq, lifelong bonds between Ezidi families and their Arab neighbors unraveled in the face of ISIS violence. What once…
On the night between 3rd and 4th February, 2026 marks Şevberat, the sacred night of forgiveness and purification for Ezidis. On this night, followers of the Şerfedim religion reflect, pray, and listen…
The Hasna A. case returns to court in the Netherlands after the defendant appealed the first verdict.From 9–12 February 2026, judges at the Schiphol Judicial Complex will review the case, which addresses…
An Ezidi girl has been recognised at the Coffs Harbour Australian Citizen of the Year Awards 2026. Mayada Oso, who arrived in Australia in 2018 after surviving the Ezidi genocide, received the…
