Commemorating the Yezidi Genocide on Capitol Hill

Last week, FYF’s Executive Director Pari Ibrahim, together with Sinjar Academy and Yazda, led a coordinated Yezidi delegation of advocates and allies in Washington, DC, to commemorate the genocide at the U.S. Capitol and call for continued U.S. support for the Yezidi people. 

The event featured remarks from the International Religious Freedom Ambassador nominee, Mark Walker, USCIRF Commissioner Mohamed Elsanousi, prominent advocate Nadine Maenza, and other friends and allies, along with powerful statements from the Yezidi community. 

In a separate meeting, the Yezidi delegation met with Abraham Hamadeh to discuss the ongoing challenges facing the Yezidi community and explore tangible steps the United States can take to support recovery, justice, and long-term resilience.