Addressing the C4JR-UNAMI conference, Deputy Special Representative of UNAMI Alice Walpole said that upcoming reparation legislation should “be expanded to include all survivors of conflict related sexual violence in Iraq”.
She further added that “such a step would better align the legislation with international human rights standards. A survivors centered, rights based response would place survivors at the heart of efforts to address conflict-related sexual violence in Iraq. None who suffered sexual violence under Daesh should be left out, all survivors should be covered by this important law”.
Joint Statement on the 11th Anniversary of the Yazidi Genocide
Erbil – August 3, 2025: Today marks the 11th anniversary of the genocide committed by ISIL against Yazidis and other minority groups in Iraq. A day to mourn, honor the victims, and elevate the voices of survivors—and a reminder that the rights, needs, and aspirations...