On the 12th Anniversary of the Camp Speicher Massacre, Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights, Victims of Iraq in Speicher-1700 and the Coalition for Just Reparations (C4JR) are pleased to launch a new report:
Comparative Study of the Yazidi Survivors Law and Camp Speicher Law: Implementation and Intersections
Twelve years after the Camp Speicher Massacre and nearly twelve years after the atrocities committed against Yazidis and other minorities, questions of justice, accountability, and reparations remain central to the experiences of victims, survivors, and their families.
This report examines the implementation of the Camp Speicher Law and the Yazidi Survivors Law, highlighting both achievements and persistent challenges in delivering justice and reparations to those affected by ISIS atrocities in Iraq. Through legal analysis, interviews with government officials, civil society representatives, survivors, and victims’ families, the study identifies common implementation gaps and explores opportunities to strengthen survivor-centered approaches across both frameworks.
The report underscores the importance of meaningful victim participation, transparent procedures, effective institutional coordination, and accessible reparations mechanisms that respond to the needs and rights of survivors and victims’ families. It concludes with recommendations for Iraqi authorities, civil society organizations, and international partners aimed at improving the implementation of reparations programs and advancing accountability efforts.
As we commemorate the victims of the Camp Speicher Massacre, we reaffirm that remembrance must be accompanied by concrete measures to ensure justice, dignity, and reparations for all victims and survivors of ISIS crimes.
