Waheeda Omer

Waheeda Omer is the Justice Manager at the Free Yezidi Foundation, bringing several years of experience in overseeing justice initiatives in the field. A humanitarian professional from Sinjar, Iraq, Waheeda has played a pivotal role in collecting evidence of ISIS' crimes through survivor and witness interviews, preparing perpetrator dossiers and contributing to detailed crime scene analysis reports. With a bachelor's degree in English language and literature and fluency in Arabic, Kurdish, and English, Waheeda ensures her team adheres to a do-no-harm approach, emphasizing ethical engagement with survivors and safeguarding the integrity of witness testimonies. Her strong background in protection and commitment to justice are instrumental in advocating for accountability and supporting Yezidi survivors in their pursuit of justice.