“The Free Yezidi Foundation (FYF) was established in response to ISIS’ genocide against the Yezidis
in 2014
“The Free Yezidi Foundation (FYF) was established in response to ISIS’ genocide against the Yezidis in 2014
The organization works to empower the Yezidi community to heal, rebuild, and establish long-term resilience, while fostering gender equality and women’s rights within the community and broader Iraqi society. FYF will never stray from protecting Yezidis and defending women’s rights, both of which are guiding principles and key objectives of every program we implement.”
Pari Ibrahim – Founder & Executive Director, FYF
News & Updates
Celebrating Empowerment: 120 Graduates Take a Step Toward a Brighter Future
This week, we proudly celebrate the graduation of 120 students who completed 7 months of intensive courses in Financial Literacy and English Language! These courses are more than just academic achievements—they’re stepping stones to enhanced employability..
FYF’s Work with Missing Yezidis Highlighted in the New York Times
We and others spoke extensively to the The New York Times about the most agonizing issue facing the Yezidi community: the fate of the more than 2,600 missing Yezidis abducted by ISIS during the Yezidi Genocide.
Historic Conviction: Swedish Court Recognizes ISIS Crimes as Genocide
In a landmark ruling, a Swedish court has sentenced 52-year-old Lina Ishaq to 12 years in prison for committing genocide, crimes against humanity, and gross war crimes against the Yezidi people..
