2024 Open Letter to Permanent Representatives to the United Nations in advance of the annual Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security
In advance of the October 2024 Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, this open letter was sent to UN Member States on behalf of Jiyan Foundation and 627 civil society signatories from 110 countries working on issues related to gender equality and women’s rights, peace and security, human rights, humanitarian assistance, and protection of civilians. The letter calls on the Security Council and Member States to take decisive action to protect women’s rights in conflicts and crises around the world.
Trauma Therapy Success: Zahra’s Recovery Story
Discover how Zahra overcame domestic violence and rebuilt her life with the help of EU-funded trauma therapy. Learn about the transformative power of psychological treatment and the importance of supporting survivors.
Statement from the Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights Condemning Hate Speech in Iraq
The Jiyan Foundation unequivocally condemns hate speech against any religion and stands firmly against extremism in all its forms. We are concerned about the potential escalation of this situation.
10th anniversary of the Yazidi Genocide
Jiyan Foundation stands united with the Yazidi community and other victims of ISIL’s atrocities, honoring the memory of those murdered, tortured, kidnapped, and subjected to unendurable sexual violence.
Urgent Need for Implementation of State-Sponsored Rehabilitation System Under Yazidi Survivors’ Law
According to the research, there is a troubling increase in suicide rates among Yazidis, underscoring the dire need for robust mental health support and rehabilitation services.
Ten years after the genocide of the Yazidis: Germany must promote holistic support
Berlin, July 18, 2024 – On August 3, 2014, the terrorist group Islamic State (IS) attacked the Sinjar region in Iraq. IS directly killed 5,000 Yazidis and displaced 400,000; almost 7,000 women and children were abducted. To this day, around 200,000 people live in official and unofficial camps in northern Iraq. Despite recognizable progress, there […]
STATES MUST STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMITMENT TO ENDING TORTURE
Since its adoption almost 40 years ago, the UN Convention against Torture has provided a blueprint for States to make the global ban on torture and other ill-treatment a reality by establishing a set of measures, enshrined in law, designed to prevent this abhorrent practice, punish perpetrators, and provide justice and reparation, including rehabilitation, to victims.
New Monitoring Guide for ISIL Survivors in Iraq
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region of Iraq — The Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR), an alliance of Iraqi NGOs calling for comprehensive reparations for survivors of atrocity crimes perpetrated during the ISIL conflict in Iraq, together with Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights and the International Centre for Health and Human Rights (ICHHR), is proud to share its latest publication, “Right to Rehabilitation as […]
“A story of resilience and hope” Azad’s journey from ISIL captivity to care
In the wake of the devastating ISIS genocide against the Yazidi community in 2014, the story of Azad emerges as a beacon of resilience and hope amid unimaginable darkness. Hailing from the tranquil town of Hardan in Sinjar, Azad was just a 9-year-old boy filled with aspirations of a bright future.
Jiyan Foundation joins the „Hertie Open Source Investigations Summit“
Our Head of Rights & Justice Program Bojan Gavrilovic speaks at this event. See details below and join us there on May 17, 2024! Curious to learn about the groundbreaking work of leading organizations in the documentation of human rights abuses? In that case, we’d like to invite you to the Hertie Open Source […]