Missing Yezidis: The Imperative for a Collective and Coordinated Search and Rescue Mission
In the lead-up to August 3rd, FYF is launching our third report: “Missing Yezidis: The Imperative for a Collective and Coordinated Search and Rescue Mission.”
FYF News & Updates
Economic Empowerment for Yezidi Women: Building Sustainable Futures
Even before the 2014 genocide, Yezidi women faced significant barriers to accessing job opportunities. Ten years of displacement have turned many into household heads and primary income earners.
The Vital Role of UNITAD and Future Perspectives
We are proud to announce the release of the second of five comprehensive reports FYF is publishing in the lead-up to the 10th commemoration of the Yezidi Genocide ..
FYF and Atlantic Council Co-Host Event to Mark 10th Anniversary of Yezidi Genocide
We invite you to join us on July 29th for the public event: “Yezidi Genocide and the Struggle for Recovery,” cohosted by the Free Yezidi Foundation and the Atlantic Council’s Iraq Initiative..
From Displacement to Determination: Khalida’s Inspiring Story
Khalida Haji, 27, originally from Tel Azeer village in Sinjar, now calls Khanke home with her family of 17. Displacement disrupted her education, but she remains hopeful of completing it one day ..
FYF Participates in U.S. State Department International Religious Freedom Annual Report Launch
FYF had the honor of participating in the U.S. State Department’s International Religious Freedom annual report launch, led by the State Department’s International Religious Freedom office ..
Status on the Implementation of the Yezidi Survivors Law
In the lead-up to the 10-year commemoration of the Yezidi Genocide, FYF will be releasing five comprehensive reports on critical topics affecting the Yezidi community.
Salma Shines Bright: Empowering Sheikhan’s Youth Through English Language Learning
Meet Salma, an ambitious 14-year-old from Sheikhan, living with her family of ten. From yoga to football, cooking to tennis, and managing a YouTube channel, Salma’s hobbies keep her bustling outside of school.
FYF and Leitner Human Rights Clinic Publish Comprehensive Comparative Study of Yezidi survivors law
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.
Fahima: A Journey of Resilience and Hope
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 Joins 53 Civil Society Organizations and Individuals to Issue Joint Letter Urging U.S. Attorney General to Direct Lafarge Asset Forfeiture to Benefit Victims and Survivors
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.
FYF Annual Report 2024
FYF Annual Report 2024 Freedom for the Forgotten Publisher: Free Yezidi FoundationPublication Date: July 2025Pages: 50Language: English View & Download /