World Humanitarian Day 2025: Protect the Protectors, Fund the Response
On World Humanitarian Day, Jiyan Foundation honors aid workers who risk their lives to serve others. With record numbers of humanitarian workers killed in 2024 and global funding at historic lows in 2025, urgent action is needed. We call on governments, donors, and the public to protect humanitarian workers, increase funding, and uphold intern
ational humanitarian law.
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.
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.
“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.
Mental health is a universal human right
Many in Iraq and Syria have experienced wars, armed conflicts, the loss of property and loved ones, and their homes. War does not end when the shooting stops, but people deal with their experiences for years to come.
Concerns about the non-renewal of UNITAD’s mandate in Iraq
We, the undersigned organizations, have been made aware of highly concerning news that the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL’s (UNITAD) mandate may not be renewed in Iraq beyond September 2024.
Joint Statement on Recognition of Armenian Genocide
Survivors of ISIL crimes in Iraq One Step Closer to Reparations
Joint letter to Pope Francis on his historic visit to Iraq
