Jiyan Foundation Statement on Hasakah Prison Break

In response to the Hasakah prison break Jiyan Foundation urges European and Western countries to retrieve their own citizens suspected of ISIS terrorism to create safer more manageable prisons and avoid future prison breaks. Erbil (January 25, 2022)  — Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights Chairman and Founder Salah Ahmad released the below statement following an attack on […]

Psychosomatic Clinic for Women in Chamchamal, Kurdistan-Iraq

Jiyan Foundation’s all female staff standing outside the Healing Garden, located only a short walk from the Psychosomatic Trauma Clinic for Women (Womens’ Clinic) where women and their children stay for long-term treatment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUaeJvIFdzg&ab_channel=JiyanFoundationforHumanRights Welcome to the Psychosomatic Trauma Clinic for Women in Chamchamal Challenge The city of Chamchamal is located in the Kurdistan region […]

16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence

Activism to end gender-based violence #16Days of activism to raise awareness and end gender-based violence. On the Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we hosted an event, spoke with the press and produced materials for our community in Sulaymaniyah. Orange roses signify this years’ theme #OrangetheWorld. Join us for UNWomen’s 16Days of activism […]

Jiyan Foundation Statement in Observance of Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day is an exceptional opportunity for governments and civil society agencies in the Middle East and around the globe to recognize the importance of providing everyone living in their communities with access to tools and resources necessary to fulfill their human rights – civil, economic, cultural, social, health and political.

Sana’s Story

All religions call for love and peace, we need to emphasize both points in our country to build a peaceful society. Sana – Member of the Youth Network for Peace and Dialogue​ Sana, 22 years old Her whole life Sana suffered violence and hate from prejudice and misconceptions about her Yazidi faith. Sana was born […]