Pari Ibrahim

Pari Ibrahim is the founder and Executive Director of the Free Yezidi Foundation (FYF). Born in Iraq and of Yezidi descent, she fled 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 2014 ISIS genocide against the Yezidi people, Ms. Ibrahim established FYF to support survivors and advocate for justice and human rights. A tireless champion for women and marginalized communities, she has led efforts to amplify the voices of Yezidi survivors, promote accountability for ISIS crimes, and advance women’s empowerment. She has spoken at the UN Security Council, UK Parliament, and other global platforms, and her commentary has been featured in The Washington Post, The Guardian, New York Times, and other media outlets. Ms. Ibrahim holds a law degree from the University of Amsterdam and speaks Kurmanji, Dutch, and English.