Pari Ibrahim is the founder and Executive Director of the Free Yezidi Foundation (FYF). Born in Iraq and of Yezidi descent, Ms. Ibrahim fled the country as a child with her family in 1991 during the Saddam Hussein regime, eventually settling in the Netherlands and now residing in the United States.
In response to the Yezidi Genocide committed by ISIS in Sinjar, Northern Iraq in August 2014, Ms. Ibrahim established FYF to support the Yezidi community and raise awareness of the plight of survivors. The foundation advocates for the rights of women and religious and ethnic minorities and pursues justice for Yezidi Genocide survivors. FYF operates in Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with headquarters in the United States and the Netherlands.
FYF has implemented a range of programs, including the establishment of women’s and children’s centers, collaboration with international justice mechanisms and law enforcement agencies to hold ISIS perpetrators accountable, and the creation of an enterprise and training center. This center provides comprehensive services to women, girls, and survivors of SGBV, offering mental healthcare, education, livelihood opportunities, and legal aid. Additionally, FYF is among the leading Yezidi civil society organizations advocating for increased humanitarian and human rights support for the Yezidi community.
Ms. Ibrahim envisions an Iraqi society where Yezidis enjoy equal rights and opportunities. She is a staunch advocate for the empowerment and equal rights of women and girls, including within the Yezidi community.
Ms. Ibrahim has delivered speeches at institutions around the world, including the UN Security Council and UK Parliament. She has published pieces in numerous media outlets, including the Washington Post, the Guardian, and many others. Ms. Ibrahim holds a law degree from the University of Amsterdam and speaks Kurmanji, Dutch, and English.
Ashley Jordana is a Canadian international lawyer and consultant. Her specialized interest lies in the strategic investigation and prosecution of international crimes committed against children. Between 2016-2021, Ashley was the Secretary and Senior Legal Advisor for Global Rights Compliance. In this capacity, Ashley managed GRCs investigations and strategic litigation portfolio across Syria, Yemen, Sudan, South Sudan, Mali, The Gambia, Bangladesh, The Philippines, Venezuela, and Ukraine. In May 2016, Ashley joined the Stanisic and Simatovic legal team as a senior legal consultant before the United Nations International Residual Mechanism which concluded in July 2021. Ashley is currently a consultant with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Emergent Justice Collective, a feminist-led, trauma-informed organisation currently in its founding phase. Ashley is a rostered expert with Justice Rapid Response for international crimes against children. She holds a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) and Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of Notre Dame.
Alisa Jamalyan is a human rights and gender justice professional with eight years of experience in humanitarian programs, advocacy, and strategic planning across the South Caucasus. She has expertise in fundraising, program design, implementation, budget management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning, and has successfully secured funding from major international donors, including the UK, Canada, the UN, and the EU.
Alisa has developed and coordinated human rights education and capacity-building programs, advocated for civic participation and the protection of marginalized women’s rights. Notably, Alisa has engaged in policy and advocacy efforts with the Armenian Parliament to advance legal reforms aimed at ending early and forced marriages, contributing to legal changes that protect girls and strengthen resilience. She collaborates with local stakeholders, INGOs, and diplomatic missions to drive inclusive and sustainable development initiatives.
Alisa’s research emphasizes minority inclusion and gender justice, with publications including Promoting Yezidi Girls and Women’s Civic Participation (2024), Advancing Diversity and Inclusion: Challenges and Progress in Armenia, Moldova, and Ukraine (2023–2024). Her earlier work includes studies on democracy indices and the impact of child labor on education.
Alisa holds a Master’s in European Studies and Human Rights and a Bachelor’s in English Language and Literature from Yerevan State University. She is fluent in Armenian, English, and Russian, and has completed advanced trainings in human rights, international law, and governance at institutions including Leiden University, Lund University, University of Oxford.
