We are pleased to announce the publication of our report in collaboration with the Walter Leitner International Human Rights Clinic at the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice, Fordham University School of Law.
Meet our baker, Fahima. Fahima is originally from Dugure village in Sinjar, where her family tended to a flourishing grove until 2014, when the looming threat of ISIS forced them to abandon everything and flee..
FYF has joined 53 civil society organizations and individuals in an open letter urging the US Department of Justice to direct forfeited assets from its case against Lafarge to benefit victims and survivors of underlying atrocity crimes linked to Syria.
23 Yezidi NGOs and CSOs have united in a joint statement urging the Swiss Government to formally recognize the Yezidi Genocide. This collective call follows passionate advocacy efforts by Yezidi youth and activists in Switzerland, and underscores the critical significance of acknowledgment and commemoration ..
At the FYF, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team. That’s why this month, we prioritized our field staff’s mental wellbeing and feedback through comprehensive training and open dialogue sessions..
Every year, on the first Wednesday of the lunar calendar of April, Yezidis worldwide come together to celebrate the Yezidi New Year ..
Gulizar, a talented artisan from Khanke, Duhok, weaves custom rugs at FYF’s Enterprise and Training Center..
We are thrilled to share that the Free Yezidi Foundation’s Enterprise and Training Center (ETC) initiative has been chosen as one of the prestigious 2024 Ockenden International Prize winners!
Together, we’re embarking on an important journey to advocate for non-carceral justice for Yezidi women and girls impacted by conflict-related sexual violence ..
This week on FYF’s “Meet Our Female Leaders” series, we are spotlighting our Education Manager, Zozan Haseeb
Over the past several months, our team has undergone rigorous capacity building and technical training, ensuring they’re fully prepared to engage with survivors and beneficiary communities ..
This International Women’s Day, it’s crucial to recognize that the fight for gender equality must be intersectional and inclusive ..
FYF works to support the most vulnerable members of the Yezidi community by providing them with education, economic empowerment, post-trauma treatment, and access to justice. If you want your donations to have a real impact on the lives of women and children affected by conflict, please consider giving to FYF today.
