To mark one year since applications under the Yezidi Survivors Law (YSL) in Iraq began, FYF has published a report looking back at the first year’s successes, challenges, and areas for improvement. The report reflects feedback from survivors gathered during FYF’s protection team’s extensive work to support survivors to apply for reparations under the YSL.

This essential report covers:

UNITAD’s creation and key successes.
Impact of UNITAD’s impending closure.
Survivors’ concerns regarding UNITAD’s closure.
FYF’s dedicated work to hold ISIL perpetrators accountable.
Our recommendations for ensuring justice and accountability.

This report provides an in-depth look at:
The historic marginalization and discrimination of religious minorities.
Iraq’s exclusionary legal architecture.
Lack of political inclusion and representation of religious minorities.
The destruction of Sinjar .
Robust recommendations for the future.

Evaluating the Progress and Impact of the Sinjar Agreement This essential report covers: The creation of the Sinjar Agreement. Limitations

This essential report covers:
The current situation of missing Yezidis.
Reintegration, justice and healing, and security and political challenges.
FYF’s work on search, rescue, and reintegration
Key recommendations for future action

This report highlights:

Background on the YSL. YSL successes and achievements. FYF’s dedicated work and advocacy efforts on the YSL. Ongoing barriers to justice and reparations for survivors.
Key recommendations for moving forward.